Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced (I use a large onion)
  • 1 cup mushroom, sliced (can use more)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt, to taste

Method

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees; place a rack on a baking sheet and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, garlic salt, 1/2 t Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.
  • Form into 40 meatballs, about 1 level tablespoon each.
  • Place on prepared rack over baking sheet.
  • Bake meatballs at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and mushrooms and cook 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally or until lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir and cook 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir in beef broth until flour is completely incorporated into the liquid.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the remaining 1/2 t Italian seasoning, 1/4 t pepper and the nutmeg.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Add meatballs to the skillet and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with buttered egg noodles, if desired.