Description
Salisbury Steak Meatballs feature tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a rich and savory brown gravy. This comforting American skillet dinner combines ground beef with classic seasonings, creating hearty meatballs that are browned to perfection and then cooked in a flavorful Worcestershire sauce-based gravy. Perfect served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, this quick stovetop recipe delivers a satisfying, homestyle meal in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Gravy
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough meatballs, then shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook them, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Onions: In the same skillet, add the finely chopped onion and sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. This will add depth to your gravy.
- Make the Gravy Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, cornstarch, water, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the sautéed onions, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Simmer Meatballs in Gravy: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Serve the Salisbury steak meatballs hot with the gravy spooned over them. They pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed rice for a hearty meal.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, combine ground beef with ground pork in equal parts.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and Worcestershire sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- These meatballs freeze well; store them in an airtight container with gravy for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed to loosen the gravy.
