Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the ground beef in a large bowl. Using a cheese grater, grate one of the onions and add it to the beef. Add the breadcrumbs, salt, eggs, and fresh ground pepper.454g (1lb) lean ground beef, 4 yellow onions , ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, 1 large egg, Fresh ground pepper
- Mix all the ingredients together to form a cohesive mixture. Using a tablespoon measure as a guide, from the meat mixture into meatballs. Transfer the meatballs to the fridge and chill for 20-30 minutes. While the meatballs are chilling, slice the remaining onions into half-moons and set them aside.4 yellow onions
- Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Place the meatballs in the skillet and brown them on all sides. ** Transfer them to a plate and set them aside.2 tbsp olive oil
- Reduce the heat slightly and add the onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the onions are golden, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sauté for a minute more. Transfer the onions to a bowl and set them aside.2 cloves garlic
- Add the mushrooms to the skillet and another sprinkle of salt. Sauté until the mushrooms are soften and well browned. Transfer them to the bowl with the onions and set aside.227g (8oz) cremini mushrooms
- Melt the butter in the skillet and whisk in the flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the beef stock to form a loose sauce. Add the mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the sauce up to a gentle simmer.2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1½ cup beef stock, 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Return the mushrooms, onions, and meatballs to the skillet. Add the thyme and cover and let simmer for 15 minutes, turning the meatballs once halfway through.4-5 sprigs thyme
- While the meatballs are simmering, cook the orzo according to the package's directions.250g (9oz) uncooked orzo
- Drain the pasta and add it and the parsley to skillet. Stir to combine. Divide the pasta across four bowls and serve immediately.¼ cup flat-leaf parsley
Notes
** Don't worry about cooking the meatballs all the way through at this point. They will finish cooking later on in the gravy.