Description
Homemade meatball stroganoff delivers comfort from Russian culinary traditions with tender beef morsels in creamy sauce. Rich flavors combine classic ingredients for a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1/2 pound (225g) ground pork
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), preparing a baking sheet for the meatballs.
- Create meatball mixture by blending ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a large mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly incorporate all ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of seasonings throughout the meat mixture.
- Shape the mixture into uniform 1-1.5 inch diameter meatballs, placing them carefully on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté finely chopped onions until they become translucent and softened.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until they release moisture and develop a rich, caramelized appearance.
- Introduce minced garlic and cook for one minute to release its aromatic flavors.
- Dust the mixture with flour, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour beef broth into the skillet, whisking to prevent lumps and create a smooth base.
- Incorporate Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and sour cream, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for 5-7 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gently add the baked meatballs to the sauce, coating them completely and simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
- Plate the meatball stroganoff over warm egg noodles or rice.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure meatballs are evenly sized for consistent cooking and presentation.
- Mix meat mixture gently to prevent tough meatballs, using light hand when combining ingredients.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
- For gluten-free version, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Swap ground pork with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Create vegetarian version using plant-based meatballs or mushroom-based protein substitutes.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting flour quantity or using cornstarch as alternative thickener.
- Enhance flavor by using homemade beef broth or adding splash of red wine to sauce.
- Prepare meatballs ahead and freeze for quick weeknight meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg