Description
Juicy Salisbury steak–style meatballs simmered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy, served over creamy garlic herb mashed potatoes — the ultimate comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning)
- For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup milk (more as needed)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined and shape into 1 ½-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides (about 5–6 minutes total). Remove and set aside — they will finish cooking in the gravy.
- Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onions and mushrooms; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, then add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until meatballs are fully cooked and the gravy is rich.
- Make the Mashed Potatoes: While the meatballs cook, boil potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
- Serve: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with Salisbury steak meatballs and generous ladles of gravy. Garnish with extra parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a mix of ground beef and pork.
- Add a splash of cream to the gravy for a silkier texture.
- Mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated with a bit of milk to loosen.
- Serve with green beans or roasted carrots for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American