Dinner for 6

Meatballs in Gravy

Name: Meatballs in Gravy
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1 tbsp cornstarch; salt and pepper to taste (optional); 1 onion; 1 tsp salt; 1 dash pepper; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground allspice; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 3/4 lb lean ground beef; 3 1/2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half cream; minced fresh parsley (optional); hot cooked noodles (optional)

$5.28for 440 minServes 6

Seasoned beef meatballs simmer in a creamy flour gravy for a warm skillet meal.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Milk, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Ground beef, 0.75 lb$5.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$4.12Typical price
	Butter, 2.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.91

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.32 per serving$5.28 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tbsp cornstarch
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
1 onion
1 tsp salt
1 dash pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground ginger
3/4 lb lean ground beef
3 1/2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half cream
minced fresh parsley (optional)
hot cooked noodles (optional)

Steps

Whisk the egg, milk, and cornstarch in a large bowl, then stir in the onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger.
Mix in the ground beef, shape the mixture into small meatballs, and chill for 5 minutes.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for 10 minutes.
Transfer the meatballs to a plate, melt the remaining butter in the skillet, and whisk in the flour for 1 minute.
Whisk in the beef broth and milk, then simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer over low heat for 12 minutes, until they reach 160 F.

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