Description

This isn't spaghetti and meatballs! It is more like meatballs and noodles is a brown sauce, much like gravy. It's quick to make and very delicious. Serve with a veggie, salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. lean ground beef
• 3/4 c. seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 c. brown mustard
• 1/4 c. ketchup
• 1 t. powdered beef base or crumbled up beef bouillon cubes
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 half stick (1/4 c.) salted butter
• 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced
• 2-1/2 c. beef broth
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 T. ketchup
• 2 T. cornstarch (mixed with a bit of beef broth to make a thin paste)
• 1 t, Kitchen Bouquet, optional
• 1 lb. egg noodles, al dente, drained
• fresh parsley, minced

Steps

1. Meatballs:
2. Combine the first 8 ingredients in a mixing bowl; knead until completely combined. With wet hands, form into medium-sized meatballs; place on a platter.
3. Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat; add 2 tablespoons butter. When melted, add half of the meatballs; gently move around the pan to brown. When browned, remove meatballs to a clean platter and repeat with the remaining meatballs.