Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 celery, diced
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seed
  • buttered egg noodles, with
  • butter

Method

  • In a large bowl, add beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix together and form into meatballs roughly 1 1/2" in diameter.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add half the meatballs - cook until all sides are lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Scoop the meatballs out onto paper towels to drain - repeat with remaining meatballs.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat in the skillet and add the onion, mushrooms, carrots and celery - cook until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in flour and paprika -whisk in flour and paprika and let cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in the beef broth and bring to a boil - season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the reserved meatballs and caraway seeds, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve over warm egg noodles.