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Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

Salisbury Steak Meatballs are tender beef meatballs simmered in rich homemade brown gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1½ pounds ground beef
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small onion finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Gravy

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

For the Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the peeled and cubed potatoes into a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  • While the potatoes cook, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
  • Roll the mixture into meatballs about 1½ inches in diameter.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a small amount of oil if needed. Brown the meatballs on all sides in batches.
  • Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter and cook the sliced onion until softened and lightly caramelized.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir for about one minute.
  • Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme.
  • Return the Salisbury Steak Meatballs to the skillet. Cover with gravy and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
  • Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the warm pot.
  • Add butter, warm milk, garlic, parsley, thyme, and salt.
  • Mash until creamy and smooth.
  • Serve the meatballs over a generous scoop of garlic herb mashed potatoes and spoon the rich homemade brown gravy over everything.

Notes

  • Swap ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter version.
  • Add roasted vegetables or green beans on the side.
  • The gravy thickens as it cools, so add a splash of broth when reheating.
  • Fresh herbs provide the best flavor, but dried herbs work well too.