Description
This recipe for The Ultimate Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy features tender ground beef meatballs simmered in a rich, savory mushroom and onion gravy flavored with fresh thyme and parsley. Perfectly browned and cooked stovetop, these meatballs pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a comforting American main course dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Mushroom Gravy
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently just until combined to avoid tough meatballs.
- Form and Brown Meatballs: Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, ensuring a nice crust forms, then transfer them to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms. Cook until they soften and release their moisture, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onions, stirring constantly to form a roux. Cook for about one minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Simmer with Broth and Herbs: Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Add fresh thyme leaves and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook Meatballs in Gravy: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until meatballs are fully cooked and gravy has thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in chopped fresh parsley to brighten the flavor. Serve the meatballs hot with mushroom gravy over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete meal.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the meatballs.
- Be careful not to overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Fresh thyme can be substituted with dried thyme if necessary, using about 1/3 the amount.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
