Meatballs with Garlic Herb Sauce
Author: Nikki
These Meatballs with Garlic Herb Sauce make for a fantastic meal or appetizer. They are full of flavor and will become a new favorite. It has just the right amount of garlic and is perfectly complimented with a delicious blend of herbs.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
  • 2½ pounds ground beef
  • 3 eggs, blended
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1½ Tablespoons minced onion
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 Tablespoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
Herb sauce:
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Instructions
Meatballs
  1. In a large bowl, mix eggs, minced onion, garlic, pepper, salt, oregano, and thyme.
  2. Add ground beef and mix until well blended.
  3. Add oats and mix well again.
  4. Roll meatballs into 1½ inch balls and place on a cookie sheet.
  5. Heat a large skillet to medium high. Add oil and place meatballs carefully into the skillet.
  6. Cook meat balls for about 3 minutes per side. (Top and bottom)
  7. Cover skillet and turn the heat down to low and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes,or until the meatballs are no longer pink in the middle.
  8. Remove meatballs from skillet and drain on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels.
Garlic Herb Sauce
  1. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  2. Add heavy cream, salt, basil, and thyme and cook until thoroughly heated.
  3. Add meatballs into the sauce and heat until meatballs are warm.
  4. Serve.
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/meatballs-garlic-herb-sauce/