Best Meatball Surprise Cheddar Cheese Filled Meatballs In Gravy Recipes

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 to 4 tablespoons butter
GRAVY:
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup milk or half-and-half cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, cornstarch, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice and ginger. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. (Mixture will be very soft. For easier shaping, rinse hands in cold water frequently.) , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs in butter, half at a time, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove meatballs to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. , For gravy, add butter to drippings. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to skillet; heat through on low. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Meatball Surprise (Cheddar Cheese Filled Meatballs in Gravy) image

Provided by littleturtle

Categories Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup water
5 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups milk (from boiling potatoes, if you're making potatoes too) or 1 1/2 cups water (from boiling potatoes, if you're making potatoes too)
1 teaspoon watkins meat magic flavor enhancer or 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients except the cheese and mix well.
Take a piece of meat about the size of a walnut, flatten it, put a cheese cube in the center, and press the meat mixture closed around the cheese, covering the cheese completely and evenly so it won't melt out into the pan.
Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray, then fry the meatballs over medium heat until they are very well browned on all sides.
Remove meatballs from pan and make gravy from the drippings.
Add flour to the drippings in the pan and mix well (you may need to add a little oil if there wasn't enough grease rendered from the meatballs).
Add milk or water and Meat Magic, and stir well, getting any meat off the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
Cook over medium heat until the gravy thickens and starts to bubble.
Add more milk or water if needed.
Return the meatballs to the gravy and serve or serve separately.