Description
Craving a cozy, satisfying dinner that’s both nostalgic and easy to prepare? These Salisbury Steak Meatballs deliver rich, savory flavor in every bite. Juicy, golden-browned meatballs simmer in a luscious onion gravy and are perfect served over creamy mashed potatoes or buttered noodles. This dish is ideal for anyone seeking comforting food ideas, quick dinner recipes, or hearty meals the whole family will love. It’s a go-to choice when looking for an easy recipe that feels like a warm hug on a plate—perfect for weeknight dinners, make-ahead meals, or simple comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
2. Form into meatballs, about 1.5 inches each. You should have 12 to 14.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and add sliced onions. Cook until soft and caramelized, about 8–10 minutes.
5. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw taste.
6. Slowly whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Simmer until thickened.
7. Return meatballs to the skillet. Cover partially and simmer for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes or noodles.
Notes
You can bake the meatballs at 400°F for 15–18 minutes if you prefer not to sear them.
Make-ahead friendly: Prep the meatballs and gravy a day in advance and reheat together.
Let the onions caramelize fully for a deeper, richer gravy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 110mg