Description
Salisbury meatballs are juicy beef meatballs simmered in a savory mushroom and onion gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes for a classic comfort food meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- For the Gravy:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shape into 12 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- For the Gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add sliced onion and mushrooms; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet with gravy. Simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- For the Mashed Potatoes: While the meatballs are simmering, boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Serve meatballs and gravy over mashed potatoes.
Notes
You can add a splash of red wine to the gravy for extra flavor. Make sure the meatballs are not overcooked to keep them juicy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 32g