Week 19: Recipe #2--Parmesan Meatballs

I found this recipe from the Disney Family website (see link below).  I love a good meatball, and these were delicious!  The gravy just made them that much better.  They are a little time consuming, but only because the meatballs take a bit to cook (and the mashed potatoes, if you're making those).  I think I was able to make the entire meal in about 45 minutes.  Not too bad.  I served these over with mashed potatoes and with a side green beans.  Makes 4 servings.

Photo from Disney Family website

You'll Need:

• 4 Tblsp. butter, divided
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 c. finely grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. fresh (soft) bread crumbs
• 2 Tblsp. dehydrated onion, found in the spice section of the supermarket
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 c. milk, divided
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1 can beef broth
• 1/2 c. dry white wine, or additional broth (I used broth)
• 2 Tblsp. chopped parsley

Preparation:

1. Mix beef, cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, and 1/2 cup of the milk together with your hands or a spatula in a large mixing bowl.
2. Shape mixture into a golf-ball sized meatballs and set aside.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add meatballs and brown quickly on all sides, in a few batches if necessary.  Remove from pan and reserve.
4. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan drippings and melt.  Whisk the flour into the butter and then gradually add the broth, whisking constantly until smooth.  Stir in wine and remaining 1/2 cup milk.  Return meatballs to the pan and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
5. Top with chopped parsley and serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Recipe and link:  http://family.go.com/food/recipe-an-867433-parmesan-meatballs-t/