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Homemade Salisbury steak meatballs served over creamy mashed potatoes with rich brown gravy.
Hannah Cooking

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Simmer Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

  1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk; soak 5 minutes.
  2. Add beef, egg, onions, garlic, and seasonings; roll into balls.
  3. Sear all sides in hot skillet; remove and set aside.
  4. Cook onions (and mushrooms) in butter until soft.
  5. Stir flour into onions; cook 1 minute.
  6. Whisk in broth, Worcestershire, ketchup, and Dijon.
  7. Add meatballs back; cover and cook 15–20 minutes.
  8. Adjust seasoning and serve over mashed potatoes.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used