Description
This Best Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe features juicy, flavorful ground beef meatballs simmered in an irresistibly rich mushroom gravy. Perfectly tender and packed with classic savory flavors, these meatballs are coated in a luscious gravy made from beef broth, butter, and mushrooms. It’s a comforting dish ideal for a hearty family meal served alongside mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Milk (or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Gravy
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, milk, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to ensure juicy yet well-formed meatballs.
- Form and Cook the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into approximately 4 large meatballs or 4 smaller ones as preferred. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly oil the surface. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, until nicely seared but not fully cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt. Sauté the sliced mushrooms over medium heat until they release their moisture and become browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well to combine, cooking the flour for about 1-2 minutes to remove the raw taste. Slowly whisk in the beef broth to prevent lumps, continuing to stir until the gravy thickens and becomes glossy.
- Simmer Meatballs in Gravy: Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the mushroom gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Serve: Transfer the Salisbury steak meatballs with mushroom gravy to plates and serve hot with your choice of mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed vegetables for a classic, comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a mix of pork and beef for variation.
- For a dairy-free option, use unsweetened almond milk instead of regular milk.
- Ensure meatballs are not overcrowded in the pan to promote even browning.
- Leftover meatballs and gravy keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the gravy before serving.
