Meatballs in Thyme Gravy

- 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
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.
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- saucepan
- whisk
- oven
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