Description
These Salisbury Steak Meatballs are a savory twist on a classic comfort food. Tender meatballs simmered in a rich mushroom gravy, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or noodles.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in olive oil until mostly cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Gravy: Sauté onion and mushrooms in butter. Add flour, then gradually whisk in broth, ketchup, and mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return meatballs to skillet, cover, and simmer until fully cooked and flavors meld.
- Serve: Enjoy warm over mashed potatoes or noodles.
Notes
- Meatballs freeze well and reheat beautifully.
- For a lower-carb version, skip the flour and thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
