Description
These Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Rich Onion Gravy are tender, juicy beef meatballs simmered in a savory caramelized onion gravy and served over creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Creamy mashed potatoes, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley.
- Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into about 16 medium-sized meatballs.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with oil.
- Add the meatballs and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter.
- Add the sliced onions and cook for about 10 minutes until soft, caramelized, and golden brown.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the gravy thickens.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and spoon gravy over them.
- Simmer for 10 minutes until the meatballs are fully cooked and infused with flavor.
- Serve over mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be substituted for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms to the gravy for additional savory flavor.
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- Frozen meatballs may be used for a quicker shortcut version.
- Egg noodles or rice make excellent alternatives to mashed potatoes.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked meatballs and gravy for up to 3 months.
- Add extra cornstarch slurry if a thicker gravy is desired.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour substitutes for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
