Meatball Ingredients:

• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil – for browning the meatballs.
• 1 ½ lbs. Ground Beef (85% lean) – the base of your meatballs.
• ½ Yellow Onion, finely diced – adds sweetness and moisture.
• ¼ cup Breadcrumbs (plain or Italian) – helps bind the meatballs.
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced – for that aromatic depth.
• 1 large Egg – acts as a binder.
• 1 Tablespoon Ketchup – adds subtle sweetness and tang.
• 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard – provides a mild acidic balance.
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce – enhances the umami flavor.
• ½ teaspoon Salt – brings out the flavor in the meat.
• ¼ teaspoon Pepper – for a mild spice.
• 2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley, roughly chopped – adds freshness and color.

Gravy Ingredients:

• 1 medium Yellow Onion, sliced into ½ inch strings – for a rich onion gravy.
• 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter – creates a base for the gravy.
• 1 cup Chicken Broth – adds depth and moisture.
• 1 cup Beef Broth – contributes to the beefy flavor of the gravy.
• 1 Beef Bouillon Cube (or 1 tsp Better than Bouillon) – intensifies the flavor.
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder – boosts the onion flavor.
• ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder – adds warmth and depth.
• 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce – a key ingredient for umami.
• 2–3 drops Kitchen Bouquet (optional) – for added color and flavor.
• ¼ cup cold water + 3 tablespoons Cornstarch – thickens the gravy.