Meatball Stroganoff Dreamy Cream Sauce (Print Version)

Juicy meatballs simmered in a luscious mushroom cream sauce for ultimate comfort and savory flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Meatballs

01 - 450g ground beef or equal parts beef and pork
02 - 60g breadcrumbs
03 - 25g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Creamy Stroganoff Sauce

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 - 2 cups (approximately 150g) mushrooms, sliced
11 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 240ml beef or vegetable broth
13 - 240ml sour cream or Greek yogurt
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

→ Serving (optional)

17 - Egg noodles or cooked rice

# Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
02 - Roll mixture into meatballs approximately 2.5–4cm in diameter. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs until browned on all sides, then transfer to a plate. Meatballs will finish cooking in the sauce.
03 - In the same skillet, melt butter. Add chopped onion and sliced mushrooms, cooking until softened, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté 1 further minute.
04 - Add broth to the skillet, stirring to release browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Return seared meatballs to the pan. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
06 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream and Dijon mustard, mixing gently to combine. Heat through without bringing to a boil. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately over cooked egg noodles or rice if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For a richer flavor, use a combination of beef and pork in the meatballs. To avoid curdling, do not boil the sauce after adding sour cream or yogurt.