Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Tender Salisbury steak meatballs simmered in rich brown onion gravy for the ultimate comfort food dinner. A weeknight-friendly twist on the classic Salisbury steak with juicy meatballs and spoon-coating gravy.
Pin Share Print Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: $10–$14 (varies by beef price)
Equipment
- Large skillet with lid (For browning and simmering)
- Mixing bowl (For meatball mixture)
- Whisk (For smooth gravy)
- Slotted spoon (To remove browned meatballs)
- Measuring cups/spoons (Accuracy for seasoning)
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1.5 lbs ground beef - 80/20 works best
- ½ cup breadcrumbs - any variety
- ¼ cup milk - to form a panade
- 1 large egg - beaten
- ⅓ cup onion, minced - finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced - fresh
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - flavor base
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Brown Gravy
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, sliced - caramelizes in skillet
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced - optional but great flavor
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour - thickens gravy
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup - richness + color
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard - balance + depth
- Salt & pepper - to taste
For Serving
- Mashed potatoes - or egg noodles/rice
- Fresh parsley - garnish
Instructions
- Combine breadcrumbs and milk; soak 5 minutes.
- Add beef, egg, onions, garlic, and seasonings; roll into balls.
- Sear all sides in hot skillet; remove and set aside.
- Cook onions (and mushrooms) in butter until soft.
- Stir flour into onions; cook 1 minute.
- Whisk in broth, Worcestershire, ketchup, and Dijon.
- Add meatballs back; cover and cook 15–20 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and serve over mashed potatoes.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used
Nutrition
Serving: 220g | Calories: 410kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 27g (42%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg (38%) | Sodium: 780mg (34%) | Potassium: 530mg (15%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 90IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 55mg (6%) | Iron: 3.6mg (20%)