Meatballs in Sour Cream Gravy

Health score
12%
Meatballs in Sour Cream Gravy
45 min.
8
743kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that promises to satisfy your cravings with a comforting classic—Meatballs in Sour Cream Gravy! This delightful dish is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner that will impress your guests. Juicy meatballs made of ground beef are lovingly crafted with onions and a touch of spices, all wrapped around luscious black olives for that unexpected burst of flavor in every bite.

Cooked to golden perfection, these meatballs are then enveloped in a rich and creamy sour cream gravy, enhanced with aromatic dill weed, making it an irresistible topping for tender wide egg noodles. This meal not only brings a hearty taste to your table, but it also caters to the soul, evoking feelings of home-cooked warmth and nostalgia.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to 8, this recipe is not only feasible for busy weeknights but also for gatherings where you want to treat your loved ones to something special without spending all day in the kitchen. The balance of protein and fats makes it a fulfilling main dish to enjoy for lunch or dinner. Dive into this comforting journey of flavors, and let Meatballs in Sour Cream Gravy become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 8.5 ounce olives black pitted canned
  • teaspoon dill weed dried
  •  eggs beaten
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • pounds ground beef 
  • cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt divided
  • cups cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • 16 ounce wide egg noodles uncooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Place egg noodles in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. In a bowl, mix the beef, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, pepper, eggs, and onion. Form into small meatballs around the olives.
  4. Heat the oil in skillet over medium heat, and cook the meatballs until evenly brown.
  5. Remove meatballs from skillet, reserving oil; set meatballs aside, and keep warm.
  6. Stir the flour into the reserved oil in the skillet. Gradually mix in water to form a thick gravy. Stir in sour cream, dill, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until heated through.
  7. Pour over the meatballs, and serve over cooked egg noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories743kcal
Protein16.77%
Fat57.15%
Carbs26.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.25
Glycemic Load
18.93
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
22.561304393022%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:742.81kcal
37.14%
Fat:47.16g
72.56%
Saturated Fat:16.93g
105.78%
Carbohydrates:48.43g
16.14%
Net Carbohydrates:45.12g
16.41%
Sugar:4.09g
4.54%
Cholesterol:202.98mg
67.66%
Sodium:1029.12mg
44.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.14g
62.28%
Selenium:68.52µg
97.89%
Vitamin B12:2.81µg
46.83%
Zinc:6.23mg
41.56%
Phosphorus:392.11mg
39.21%
Vitamin B3:6.31mg
31.55%
Vitamin B6:0.57mg
28.4%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.23%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.8%
Iron:3.9mg
21.68%
Vitamin E:2.58mg
17.2%
Potassium:581.49mg
16.61%
Magnesium:66mg
16.5%
Copper:0.31mg
15.4%
Vitamin B5:1.49mg
14.93%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.28%
Fiber:3.31g
13.26%
Calcium:128.4mg
12.84%
Vitamin K:13.21µg
12.58%
Vitamin A:579.21IU
11.58%
Folate:42.86µg
10.72%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.36%
Vitamin C:2.06mg
2.5%
Source:Allrecipes