Name: Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb ground beef (90/10 or 85/15); 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups low-sodium beef broth; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional); Slurry if needed: 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water

Description

Tender beef meatballs simmered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy, a true comfort food classic perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/4 lb ground beef (90/10 or 85/15)
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Slurry if needed: 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk, let rest 2 minutes. Mix in beef, egg, ketchup, Dijon, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 20–24 meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown meatballs 5–6 minutes, turning to color all sides. Transfer to a plate.
In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté onion 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook 5–6 minutes until golden. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
Whisk in broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and paprika. Simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Return meatballs, cover, simmer 10–12 minutes (15–18 minutes if frozen). Thicken with slurry if needed. Sprinkle parsley.
For slow cooker: Add onion, mushrooms, meatballs, broth, Worcestershire, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook LOW 4–5 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours. Thicken with flour slurry or cornstarch slurry before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix meatball mixture. Avoid crowding the pan when searing. Thicken gravy as needed for rich consistency.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop / Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 480
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: salisbury steak meatballs, beef, comfort food, mushroom gravy, family dinner