Salisbury Steak Meatballs With Mushroom Gravy is a fun twist on the old-fashioned, comfort food recipe that will warm both your belly and your soul. Tender, succulent meatballs are finished in mouthwatering mushroom gravy. I serve mine over creamy mashed potatoes. What could be wrong about that? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
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Salisbury Steak Meatballs are comfort food 101. However, its so simple to make that you'll be adding it to your rotation. Tender meatballs are simply cooked in the oven while an out-of-this world gravy simmers on the stove. in combination of tomatoes, vegetables and mushroom creating a gravy that is out of this world. luscious. If you've never tried it, now you must. It's your new favorite.
Futhermore, these Salisbury Steak Meatballs are fantastic for a cozy family dinner, but would be wonderful to make for friends for game night. I serve it over buttery mashed potatoes or, my kids favorite, buttered noodles. If you've jumped on the jacket potato trend sweeping social media, this recipe spooned over a perfectly roasted potato.
Fun Facts and A History Lesson
Salisbury steak originated around the time of the Civil War by a pioneer in germ theory named James Salisbury. The more you know, right?! According to my research, this recipe was developed as a proposed remedy for digestive issues among soldiers. It was believed that the beef "steak" would help combat digestive germs.
Now, as a recipe, salisbury steak is a "steak" made from ground beef and a combination of wonderful ingredients. Traditionally, it's shaped like a football. Weird. However, it's delicious and comforting with gravy that is absolutely incredible.
What I do know is that you have to try my version. That's a fact that I can totally get behind!
What You'll Need
- Ground Beef, Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs, Onion, Garlic, Eggs - The base of our Salisbury steak meatballs.
- Worcestershire Sauce, Ketchup, Dijon - These make up the flavor part of the meatballs.
- Mushrooms, Butter, Beef Broth, AP Flour - For that magnificent gravy.
- Fresh Parsley and Chives, for garnish - Because this is a rich dish, a sprinkle of freshness
How To Make It
These Salisbury Steak Meatballs are so easy you'll find yourself making them again and again. I'll give you the quick rundown here, but the specifics will live in the recipe card below!
All you have to do is:
- Make the meatballs.
- Par-bake the meatballs.
- Make the gravy.
- Finish cooking the meatballs in the gravy.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower and enjoy!
The meatballs are tender and succulent. The gravy divine. My family requests this one all the time and yours will, too!
Serving Ideas
Our favorite way to enjoy Salisbury Steak Meatballs is over a bed of fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower. Buttered noodles are also a fan favorite. I spoon a copious amounts of gravy on top of mine. There is no shame in my gravy game.
I can't put into words how good that gravy truly is. You'll want to drink it. At the very least, you'll want to sop up any leftover with a crusty piece of bread. I promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make this Salisbury Steak Meatball recipe gluten-free? dairy-free?
All you have to do to make this recipe gluten-free is to your favorite GF flour and GF Panko breadcrumbs. To keep this recipe dairy-free, just use avocado oil instead of butter for the gravy.
Do I have to use seasoned panko breadcrumbs?
You use whatever breadcrumb situation you prefer. If you use plain, you'll need to add, at the very least more salt. They are very, very plain.
I am a huge fan of the Kinder's brand seasoned breadcrumbs. They have several fantastic flavors and you can find them just about anywhere! No sponsored, just really love them.
Can I cook the meatballs in the skillet?
Absolutely! If you want to leave out the oven, all you need to do is cook the meatballs in a bit of oil until they're cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and make the gravy. Return the meatballs to gravy to warm through and serve!
Tips and Tricks
- Use a tablespoon scoop to portion out the meatballs. The meatballs will be the same size and they'll bake at the same rate.
- Use parchment or foil on your baking sheet to make cleanup a breeze.
- If you don't want to grate the onion, but still add them to the meatballs, you'll need to sauté them a bit. If you don't they won't cook enough. Unless you like crunchy onion in your meatballs.
Variations and Substitutions
- Ground chicken, turkey, or even pork would be fantastic options here. If you are into game meat, ground venison or elk would be lovely lean options.
- Make it spicy. Add red chili flakes to the meatballs. I'll never say no to a healthy bit of sriracha in the meatball mixture either!
- White button mushrooms are great if you can't find baby bella or cremini mushrooms.
Storage Instructions
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. I actually think the leftovers taste better the next day.
Reheat the meatballs and gravy in the microwave in small increments or on the stovetop.
This Salisbury steak meatballs recipe would also be great to freeze. Store the meatballs and gravy in a freezer-safe, air-tight container. When you're ready to use it, simply let it thaw out in the fridge and heat through for serving. It's the perfect recipe to have on hand for those busy evenings!
Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 med onion, grated
- 3-4 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Mushroom Gravy
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 16 oz baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 3 cups beef broth, hot more or less depending on how thick you like your gravy
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley and chives, for garnish optional
Instructions
The Meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Add ground beef and panko breadcrumbs to a mixing bowl. Grate the onion and garlic on top of the breadcrumbs. Add the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, dijon mustard, and salt and pepper. Using your hands, gently fold all of the ingredients together to combine. Do not over mix.
- Using a tablespoon scoop, portion out the meatball mixture onto 2 parchment lined baking sheets. Bake the meatballs in the oven for 15 minutes. They'll finish cooking in the gravy.
The Gravy
- Add the sliced mushrooms and 2 tablespoons of butter to a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Once the mushrooms have cooked down, add the remaining butter and the flour, stirring constantly to help prevent any lumps.
- Slowly whisk in the hot beef broth. Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and dijon mustard. Check for salt and pepper. Once everything is combined, add the meatballs to the gravy. Simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and the gravy is thickened to your liking.
- Serve over a bed of mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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-Rufus
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