Homemade Meatballs with Mushroom Cream Sauce

These tender, flavorful meatballs are smothered in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce, making them the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for serving over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice!

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:
500g minced meat (beef or a mix of beef and pork)

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 egg

50g breadcrumbs

1 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

Olive oil, for cooking

For the Cream and Mushroom Sauce:
250g button mushrooms, sliced

1 shallot, finely chopped

200ml thick sour cream

100ml chicken broth

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Butter, for cooking

Instructions

Preparing the Meatballs:
Mix the Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Form the Meatballs:
Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.

Cook the Meatballs:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs, turning regularly, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Preparing the Cream and Mushroom Sauce:
Sauté the Shallots:
In the same skillet, melt a bit of butter and cook the shallots until translucent.

Cook the Mushrooms:
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown.

Add the Broth:
Pour in the chicken broth and let it reduce by half.

Finish the Sauce:
Stir in the sour cream and Dijon mustard. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.

Assembly:
Combine Meatballs and Sauce:
Return the meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Let them simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.

Serve:
Serve the meatballs hot, generously topped with the mushroom cream sauce and fresh parsley.

Enjoy this hearty and comforting dish with your favorite sides! Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion.