Dinner for 6
Meatballs in Gravy
Seasoned beef meatballs simmer in a creamy flour gravy for a warm skillet meal.
$5.28for 4 servings
$1.32 per serving$5.28 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $4.12Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 dash pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 lb lean ground beef
- 3 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half cream
- minced fresh parsley (optional)
- hot cooked noodles (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the egg, milk, and cornstarch in a large bowl, then stir in the onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger.
- Mix in the ground beef, shape the mixture into small meatballs, and chill for 5 minutes.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the meatballs to a plate, melt the remaining butter in the skillet, and whisk in the flour for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the beef broth and milk, then simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer over low heat for 12 minutes, until they reach 160 F.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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