Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Salisbury Steak Meatballs are a warm, comforting, and delicious family meal. They taste like classic Salisbury steak but in soft and juicy meatball form.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Mix the beef with seasonings
- Add ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasonings into a bowl. Mix gently until the meat comes together softly.
Shape the meatballs
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs. Keep them the same size so they cook evenly and stay juicy.
Heat the skillet
- Add butter and oil into a skillet. Heat on medium flame until the butter melts completely.
Cook the meatballs
- Place meatballs in the hot pan. Cook each side until browned. Remove and keep them aside.
Sauté the onions
- Add sliced onions to the same pan. Cook until soft and golden for the best gravy flavor.
Add flour to the onions
- Sprinkle flour over onions. Stir well to form a smooth paste that will thicken the gravy.
Pour the beef broth
- Slowly add beef broth. Stir constantly until the gravy becomes smooth and has no lumps.
Season the gravy
- Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix well to create rich brown flavor.
Add meatballs into gravy
- Place meatballs back in the pan. Let them simmer in gravy so they become soft and absorb flavor.
Simmer until gravy thickens
- Cook on low heat until the sauce becomes thick and shiny. Turn off heat and serve hot.
Notes
- Use 85% lean beef for juicier meatballs.
- Do not overmix the meat or the meatballs may turn tough.
- Add sliced mushrooms to make mushroom gravy.
- You can bake the meatballs instead of pan frying them.
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Serve the dish over mashed potatoes for a classic comfort meal.