Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
- In a slow cooker, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. Add the browned meatballs to the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until meatballs are tender.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles with gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) / 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, sauté onions and garlic in the skillet before adding them to the meatball mixture. Consider substituting ground turkey for a lighter option or adding mushrooms for extra texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; they also freeze well.