1Cut the ground beef tube lengthwise and squeeze out the meat.
2Cut the ground beef tube lengthwise and squeeze out the meat.
3Cut the ground beef tube lengthwise and squeeze out the meat.
4Season the ground beef with 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1.5 tablespoons of dried parsley, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and 2 cups of dried breadcrumbs.
5Season the ground beef with 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1.5 tablespoons of dried parsley, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and 2 cups of dried breadcrumbs.
6Season the ground beef with 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1.5 tablespoons of dried parsley, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and 2 cups of dried breadcrumbs.
7Mix the dry seasoning mixture into the meat slightly.
8Mix the dry seasoning mixture into the meat slightly.
9Mix the dry seasoning mixture into the meat slightly.
10Whisk together 2 eggs and 1/4 cup of half and half.
11Whisk together 2 eggs and 1/4 cup of half and half.
12Whisk together 2 eggs and 1/4 cup of half and half.
13Pour the egg mixture into the meat mixture.
14Pour the egg mixture into the meat mixture.
15Pour the egg mixture into the meat mixture.
16Add 1/4 cup of steak sauce and about 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
17Add 1/4 cup of steak sauce and about 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
18Add 1/4 cup of steak sauce and about 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
19Fully mix together the meat mixture, being careful not to overwork the meat.
20Fully mix together the meat mixture, being careful not to overwork the meat.
21Fully mix together the meat mixture, being careful not to overwork the meat.
22Roll the meat into large meatballs, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
23Roll the meat into large meatballs, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
24Roll the meat into large meatballs, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
25Clean about 2 pounds of petite gold potatoes.
26Clean about 2 pounds of petite gold potatoes.
27Clean about 2 pounds of petite gold potatoes.
28Chop up and clean about 4 large carrots.
29Chop up and clean about 4 large carrots.
30Chop up and clean about 4 large carrots.
31Place the chopped potatoes and carrots on the bottom of a large ovenproof pot.
32Place the chopped potatoes and carrots on the bottom of a large ovenproof pot.
33Place the chopped potatoes and carrots on the bottom of a large ovenproof pot.
34Place the meatballs on top of the vegetables.
35Place the meatballs on top of the vegetables.
36Place the meatballs on top of the vegetables.
37In a separate pot, combine 4 cups of beef broth, one can of tomato paste, one envelope of dry onion soup mix, and a couple of dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
38In a separate pot, combine 4 cups of beef broth, one can of tomato paste, one envelope of dry onion soup mix, and a couple of dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
39In a separate pot, combine 4 cups of beef broth, one can of tomato paste, one envelope of dry onion soup mix, and a couple of dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
40Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
41Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
42Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
43Pour the sauce over the meatballs and cover the pot.
44Pour the sauce over the meatballs and cover the pot.
45Pour the sauce over the meatballs and cover the pot.
46Bake the covered pot at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour and a half.
47Bake the covered pot at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour and a half.
48Bake the covered pot at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour and a half.
49Remove the pot from the oven.
50Remove the pot from the oven.
51Remove the pot from the oven.
52Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of hot water.
53Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of hot water.
54Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of hot water.
55Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and stir carefully to thicken the sauce without breaking up the meatballs.
56Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and stir carefully to thicken the sauce without breaking up the meatballs.
57Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and stir carefully to thicken the sauce without breaking up the meatballs.
58Place the lid back on the pot and return it to the oven for another 30 minutes.
59Place the lid back on the pot and return it to the oven for another 30 minutes.
60Place the lid back on the pot and return it to the oven for another 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
2 pounds ground beef
2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1.5 tablespoons dried parsley
1.5 tablespoons dried parsley
1.5 tablespoons dried parsley
sprinkle salt
sprinkle salt
sprinkle salt
sprinkle pepper
sprinkle pepper
sprinkle pepper
2 cups dried breadcrumbs
2 cups dried breadcrumbs
2 cups dried breadcrumbs
2 eggs
2 eggs
2 eggs
0.25 cup half and half
0.25 cup half and half
0.25 cup half and half
0.25 cup steak sauce
0.25 cup steak sauce
0.25 cup steak sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds petite gold potatoes
2 pounds petite gold potatoes
2 pounds petite gold potatoes
4 large carrots
4 large carrots
4 large carrots
4 cups beef broth
4 cups beef broth
4 cups beef broth
1 can tomato paste
1 can tomato paste
1 can tomato paste
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
dashes Worcestershire sauce
dashes Worcestershire sauce
dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cornstarch
0.25 cup hot water
0.25 cup hot water
0.25 cup hot water
Equipment
large ovenproof pot
Tips
Do not work the meat too much or it will make the meatballs dense.
Roll meatballs to about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Use petite gold potatoes for their creamy texture.
Be careful when stirring in the cornstarch slurry to avoid breaking up the meatballs.