Meatloaf Meatballs With Creamy Sauce Recipe
Meatloaf Meatballs With Creamy Sauce Recipe - juicy meatballs made with a mix of ground pork and ground beef, smothered in a light, creamy and flavorful sauce, made of butter, flour, vegetable stock and heavy cream.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground meatloaf
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove pressed
- 1 onion small, grated
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- flour to roll the balls into
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups water + 2 tsp vegetable bullion
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine meat, garlic, onion, rice, egg, salt and pepper. Using a small cookie scoop (2 tbsp) for meatballs and roll in flour. Place on a plate or tray.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add meatballs in a single layer (you may need to work in batches). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and almost cooked through. Take the meatballs out and transfer to a plate.
- Add butter to the pan, let it melt and then add the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add in the broth and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Add in the cream, cook for 2 more minutes or more, if it appears too runny. Add paprika, stir to combine. Return meatballs to the pan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 48mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2.1mg