Homemade Meatballs with Mushroom Cream Sauce

👉 Homemade Meatballs with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Juicy homemade meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce – pure comfort food!

🔹 Ingredients

◾️ For the Meatballs:

➡️1 lb ground beef

➡️1/2 lb ground pork

➡️1/2 cup breadcrumbs

➡️1/4 cup grated Parmesan

➡️1/4 cup milk

➡️1 egg

➡️2 cloves garlic, minced

➡️1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

➡️1 tsp salt

➡️1/2 tsp black pepper

➡️2 tbsp olive oil

◾️ For the Mushroom Cream Sauce:

➡️2 tbsp butter

➡️8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced

➡️2 cloves garlic, minced

➡️1/2 cup chicken broth

➡️1 cup heavy cream

➡️1/2 tsp dried thyme

➡️Salt & pepper, to taste

➡️Fresh parsley, for garnish

🔹 Directions

👉 Step 1 – Make the Meatballs

Mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, egg, garlic, parsley, salt & pepper until just combined. Shape into 1.5-inch meatballs.

👉 Step 2 – Cook the Meatballs

Heat olive oil, sear meatballs on all sides until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove & set aside.

👉 Step 3 – Prepare the Sauce

Melt butter in the same skillet. Add mushrooms, cook 5–7 minutes until golden. Stir in garlic, then deglaze with chicken broth. Add cream & thyme, simmer until thickened.

👉 Step 4 – Combine & Finish

Return meatballs to skillet, cover & simmer 10–12 minutes until cooked through. Garnish with parsley.

🔹 Serving Suggestions

◾️ Serve over mashed potatoes

◾️ Toss with pasta

◾️ Enjoy with rice

🔹 Quick Info

◾️ Prep Time: 15 min

◾️ Cook Time: 30 min

◾️ Total Time: 45 min

◾️ Servings: 4

◾️ Calories: ~465 kcal per serving