What's the SECRET to 30 MIN Mushroom Sauce Meatballs?

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier binder option, while crushed crackers can be cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Finely chop the mushrooms and onion.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering; add the onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the chopped mushrooms and garlic to the skillet; sauté until mushrooms are browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, and the mushroom mixture; season with salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg.

Mix until just combined; form into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

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

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.

In a saucepan, heat beef broth and heavy cream over medium heat; whisk in flour to thicken the sauce.

Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is creamy and smooth.

Serve the meatballs drizzled with mushroom sauce and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

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