Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with these easy Salisbury steak meatballs. Tender, juicy meatballs are simmered in a rich onion mushroom gravy, offering a delicious twist on a classic American dish. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, half of the diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 20-24 meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Place on a plate.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches on all sides, about 6-8 minutes total. Transfer browned meatballs to a plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and add butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and remaining diced onion. Cook until mushrooms release moisture and onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce (if using) until smooth and thickened.
- Return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the gravy.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For tender meatballs, avoid overmixing the meat mixture.
- Browning the meatballs before simmering adds depth of flavor.
- Ensure the flour is cooked for at least a minute to avoid a raw taste in the gravy.
- Adjust gravy thickness with additional broth or a flour slurry if needed.
- Consider using an 80/20 ground beef blend for optimal juiciness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg