A deliciously rich and cozy recipe for Mini Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes. It’s a perfectly satisfying dinner for any night of the week!
INGREDIENTS
For Meatballs
1 1/2 KG ground beef lean, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup mustard , 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon Top Food pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 tablespoon olive oil for frying,
For Gravy
2 tablespoon butter unsalted, 1 large onion chopped, 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1 tablespoon ketchup, parsley for garnish
For Mashed Potatoes
5 large potatoes peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes, 4 tablespoon butter unsalted, 1/4 cup of milk add more if needed, 1/4 cup cream cheese light, 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper or to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all the meatball ingredients (excluding the olive oil) to a large bowl and mix well, use your hands. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 40 meatballs.
Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium to high heat. Add meatballs and cook. Cook the meatballs on all sides, add more oil if needed. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
To the same skillet add butter and melt. Add onion and cook until onion is soft and translucent.
In a bowl add the cornstarch and beef broth and whisk. Add broth and remaining gravy ingredients to skillet, and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, sauce should thicken. If the sauce is too thick add a bit more beef broth. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
When the gravy is done add the meatballs back to the skillet and toss them around so they’re covered in the gravy. Garnish with parsley.
For Mashed Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them in 1-inch cubes. Boil them on medium heat until potatoes are tender, for about 20 minutes.
Drain potatoes and in a medium bowl, add the potatoes, milk, butter, cream cheese and salt and pepper. Using a potato masher mash the potatoes until desired consistency. You may also use a hand mixer if you wish. Add additional milk as necessary.
Serve meatballs over mashed potatoes.
