Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy
Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy is a cozy, flavorful meal that’s simple to make. Juicy meatballs simmer in rich mushroom gravy for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 onion, peeled
- 1 lb 500g ground beef
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 beef bouillon cube, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tsp Dijon mustard
For Cooking the Meatballs:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sautéed Mushrooms:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz 250g mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
For the Gravy:
- 2 cups low-sodium beef stock
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Gravy Thickener (Slurry):
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
For Serving:
- Mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta
- Chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- Place panko in a large bowl. Grate the onion over it to release juices.
- Add beef, garlic, egg, ketchup, bouillon, Worcestershire, and Dijon. Mix well by hand.
- Roll into 20–22 meatballs (about 1½ tbsp each).
- Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms, then salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook until soft.
- In a bowl, mix flour, water, Dijon, and Worcestershire. Add beef stock, slurry, salt, and pepper to skillet. Stir and bring to simmer.
- Return meatballs to skillet. Simmer on medium for 5 minutes until gravy thickens and meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Tip: Grate the onion directly into the breadcrumbs for extra moisture and flavor.
Variation: Try ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter take on Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy.
Variation: Try ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter take on Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy.