1Cut the ground beef tube lengthwise and squeeze out the meat.
2Season 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.
3Mix the dry seasoning mixture into the meat slightly.
4Whisk together 2 eggs and 1/4 cup of half and half.
5Pour the egg mixture into the meat mixture.
6Add 1/4 cup of steak sauce and about 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
7Fully mix together the meat mixture, being careful not to overwork the meat.
8Roll the meat into large meatballs, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
9Clean about 2 pounds of petite gold potatoes.
10Chop up and clean about 4 large carrots.
11Place the chopped potatoes and carrots on the bottom of a large ovenproof pot.
12Place the meatballs on top of the vegetables.
13In 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.
14Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
15Pour the sauce over the meatballs and cover the pot.
16Bake the covered pot at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour and a half.
17Remove the pot from the oven.
18Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of hot water.
19Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and stir carefully to thicken the sauce without breaking up the meatballs.
20Place the lid back on the pot and return it to the oven for another 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1.5 tablespoons dried parsley
sprinkle salt
sprinkle pepper
2 cups dried breadcrumbs
2 eggs
0.25 cup half and half
0.25 cup steak sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds petite gold potatoes
4 large carrots
4 cups beef broth
1 can tomato paste
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
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.