Description
Homemade Salisbury Steak Meatballs dance with rich mushroom gravy, creating comfort classic sure to delight dinner tables. Savory beef meatballs nestled in silky sauce promise satisfying meal that brings warmth and hearty flavor to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
Binders and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Gravy and Vegetable Ingredients:
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Mix ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, finely diced onion, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into uniform, compact meatballs approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a hot cooking surface.
- Carefully place meatballs into the skillet, rotating every 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden-brown exterior on all sides.
- Transfer browned meatballs to a clean plate, maintaining their heat and preserving their crispy coating.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms until they release moisture and turn tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Dust mushrooms with flour, stirring continuously to prevent clumping and create a roux-like base.
- Slowly pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, whisking constantly to eliminate lumps and develop a smooth gravy.
- Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken and concentrate its flavors.
- Gently return meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the mushroom gravy.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes at low heat, ensuring meatballs are thoroughly heated and cooked to a safe internal temperature.
- Plate over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, spooning extra gravy on top for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Boost flavor by using a mix of ground meats like beef and pork for richer taste and softer texture.
- Prevent dense meatballs by handling the meat gently and avoiding over-mixing when combining ingredients.
- Enhance gravy depth by adding a splash of red wine or a teaspoon of tomato paste during mushroom sautéing.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and using cornstarch instead of flour for thickening gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg