Recipe

Instructions

1. Heat half of the olive oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and garlic. Soften for 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, whisked egg, milk, cooled onions/garlic, salt, oregano, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper. Gently incorporate the meat until evenly combined, without overworking it.
3. Roll into 1½-inch meatballs and place on a plate. Transfer to the fridge and let them chill for 15 minutes, or up to overnight. Cover if chilling overnight.
4. While the meatballs chill, combine the beef broth, chicken bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and parsley in a large measuring cup with a spout. Set aside.
5. Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Brown the meatballs in batches, leaving plenty of room around each to rotate them for browning on all sides. Brown for about 1 minute per side. Remove and set aside.
7. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until it begins to brown.
8. Add the beef broth mixture in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
9. Place the sour cream in a medium bowl. Spoon about ¼ cup of the sauce into the bowl and stir until well-combined. Stir it into the sauce over low heat until incorporated.
10. Add the meatballs back to the skillet along with any juices from the plate. Spoon the sauce on top. Allow them to heat through over low heat for 10-15 minutes (or until cooked through), partially covered. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.