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Meatballs in Thyme Gravy

Meatballs in Thyme Gravy
My meatballs are a classic that always impress, made with a mix of ground beef and pork. The key is the creamy gravy, infused with plenty of thyme, which ties everything together perfectly. Its comfort food at its best. My family loves it when I make it during the busy workdays. The gravy is really what makes this dish shine, its one of the reasons why I love it so much.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound 450g ground meat (beef, pork, and veal)
  • 1 1/2 cups 190g breadcrumbs
  • 5 cups 1.2 liters heavy cream (15%)
  • 1/2 cup 60g all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 475ml water
  • 2 tablespoons 30g butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 medium yellow onions
  • 2 teaspoons 10g salt
  • 2 teaspoons 10g Chinese soy sauce
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon 5g dried thyme
  • 3 teaspoons 15g black pepper
Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 250g of breadcrumbs, 1 bouillon cube, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 125g of flour.

2. Gradually add in 125ml of water, mixing until the mixture forms a dough.

3. Add 50g of butter, 250g of ground meat, 125ml of heavy cream, 1 medium onion finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of thyme. Mix well.

4. Use your hands to shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 3.8cm in diameter.

5. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Bake the meatballs in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

7. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the thyme gravy. In a saucepan, melt 30g of butter over medium heat.

8. Add 30g of all-purpose flour and whisk to form a roux, cooking for 1 minute.

9. Gradually pour in 1.2 liters of heavy cream, whisking continuously. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.

10. Stir in 5g of dried thyme. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.

11. Serve the meatballs in the thyme gravy, garnished with chopped fresh thyme if desired.

Tools
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • oven

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