Description
Hearty Salisbury steak meatballs bring comfort and nostalgia to classic American dinner tables, blending rich beef flavors with silky mushroom gravy. Savory meatballs nestled in creamy sauce promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Binders and Aromatics:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Gravy Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Create uniform meatballs by gently blending ground beef with breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced onion, crushed garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Form compact, rounded meatballs approximately 1-inch in diameter, ensuring consistent size for even cooking.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place meatballs into the hot skillet, rotating every 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden-brown exterior on all surfaces.
- Transfer browned meatballs to a clean plate, maintaining their juicy interior.
- In the same skillet with residual meat drippings, sauté sliced mushrooms until they develop a rich, caramelized color and tender texture, about 4-5 minutes.
- Dust mushrooms with flour, stirring continuously to prevent burning and create a smooth roux base for the gravy.
- Slowly incorporate beef broth and water, whisking constantly to eliminate potential flour clumps and create a silky sauce.
- Bring the mushroom gravy to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
- Reintroduce meatballs into the simmering gravy, covering the skillet to ensure thorough cooking for 10-12 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Plate the succulent meatballs and mushroom gravy over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or al dente pasta for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Meat Selection: Choose 80/20 ground beef for juicier, more flavorful meatballs that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Binding Technique: Soak breadcrumbs in milk before mixing to create tender, moisture-rich meatballs that hold together perfectly.
- Browning Secrets: Avoid overcrowding the skillet when searing meatballs to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in flavor.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives and use cornstarch instead of flour for the gravy to make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg