Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground turkey 
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the Gravy:

• ¼ cup butter (½ stick)
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp ground sage
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the Meatballs:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Use your hands to mix the ingredients well.
   • Shape the mixture into 1¼ to 1½-inch meatballs (each about 2½ tbsp of meat). You should end up with around 25-30 meatballs.
   • Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a couple of plates for easy cleanup.
2. Cook the Meatballs:
   • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
   • Fry the meatballs in batches, cooking each batch for about 5-7 minutes or until they are golden and browned on all sides. You can turn them with tongs for easier handling.
   • If needed, add a little more oil for the second batch.
   • Once done, transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.
3. Prepare the Gravy:
   • Pour out most of the fat from the skillet, but leave the browned bits behind for extra flavor.
   • Reduce the heat to medium, then add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for a few minutes until the roux turns golden.
4. Make the Sauce:
   • Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring that the flour dissolves completely into the liquid.
   • Add the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and ground sage. Stir until everything is well combined.
5. Combine Meatballs and Gravy:
   • Return the meatballs to the skillet, gently stirring them into the gravy.
   • Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
   • Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
6. Finish and Serve:
   • Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4mg