COMFORT ESSENTIALS: MEATBALLS WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY
Okay, as I pen these words, Autumn has begun; the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer, and the evenings are getting distinctly cooler. That makes for a perfect combination for good ole' comfort food. This is one of my first Autumn experiments... it is a combination of meatballs, yummy mushroom gravy, and...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Beef
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. PREP/PREPARE
- 2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
- 3. THE MEATBALLS
- 4. Okay, the meatballs are totally up to you...they could be store bought, or homemade. But, in my opinion, homemade is the way to go. Here is my go to meatball recipe, given to me by my Aunt Josephine: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pork/delicious-beef-pork-meatballs.html?r=12 Whatever recipe you choose, precook the meatballs and keep them nice and warm.
- 5. THE MUSHROOM GRAVY
- 6. Add the bacon to a sauté pan, and cook over medium heat, until cooked, but not crispy.
- 7. Add the butter to the pan.
- 8. When the foaming subsides add the mushrooms.
- 9. Sauté until the mushrooms have given up their moisture, and are slightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- 10. Add the garlic, cayenne, basil, and oregano, and then sauté for 2 minutes.
- 11. Make sure to keep the pan active, so that nothing burns.
- 12. Chef's Note: At this point you can stop the recipe; ignore the wine and cream, and serve these mushrooms over a nice burger or steak. However, if you want the gravy, please continue :-)
- 13. Mix the wine with the cream, and then add it to the pan. Continue stirring until the liquid is reduced by half, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- 14. Taste the sauce, and then add a small amount of salt & pepper, (if necessary) and then taste again.
- 15. Chef's Note: Salt & taste... Salt & taste... our instructor would say to us... How can you hope to be a chef, if you don't taste your work?
- 16. Take the pan off heat.
- 17. Chef's Tip: Although the dynamics of the sauce will change, if you're opposed to wine, you can substitute a good chicken stock (not broth).
- 18. PLATE/PRESENT
- 19. Place some good mash taters or wide egg noodles on a plate, top with 3 or 4 meatballs, and then cover with the mushroom sauce. A few slices of bread would not be amiss. Enjoy.
- 20. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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jazz bhai
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The meatballs are always juicy and flavorful, and the gravy is rich and savory.
Anthony Staten
[email protected]These meatballs are a staple in my household. They are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.
Nancy Hall
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
NidiaGrace Omoniyi
[email protected]These meatballs were the perfect comfort food. They were so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy.
Rifat bro offical
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this recipe. The meatballs were dry and the gravy was bland.
Ellise Nesbitt
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste, but the gravy was delicious.
Govin Maharjan
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
HaMmad Official
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Mustafi
[email protected]I made a few changes to the recipe, but the meatballs still turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of beef, and I added some chopped carrots and celery to the gravy.
Justina Russo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was amazing.
Md Sumon vai
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The meatballs were tough and the gravy was bland.
stuart “red” Cunningham
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the gravy was delicious.
Chaks Cell
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The meatballs are tender and moist, and the gravy is rich and flavorful.
Sharon Riddick
[email protected]These meatballs were really good. I especially liked the mushroom gravy.
Tinkabell Rice
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my picky husband and he loved them! He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.
Petar Donchev
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my family dinner! They were juicy and flavorful, and the mushroom gravy was the perfect accompaniment.