Description
Braised Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy is a comforting dish that combines tender, juicy meatballs with a luscious red wine-infused gravy. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this recipe brings warmth and nostalgia to your dining table. With rich flavors and an inviting aroma, these meatballs are sure to become a beloved favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion and parsley.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, onion, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Remove meatballs; add red wine to the skillet and scrape up brown bits. Stir in beef broth and tomato paste.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg