Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Mouthwatering Salisbury steak meatballs are smothered in a rich and delicious gravy to create a comforting meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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If you have meatball lovers in your family, this dish is the perfect choice to satisfy their cravings. These mouthwatering Salisbury steak meatballs are smothered in a rich and delicious gravy to create a comforting meal that the whole family will enjoy.

A twist on the traditional Salisbury steak recipe, mouthwatering Salisbury Steak Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food that you can enjoy any time you are looking for a filling and hearty dish. This incredibly tasty dinner can be ready in less than an hour, making it an easy weeknight dinner recipe. 

Salisbury steak meatballs with mushroom gravy taste delicious served over fluffy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Serve them alongside a fresh green salad or your favorite side dish.

The tender meatballs are smothered in a rich mushroom gravy to create a dish that is warm and cozy. The entire family will love this classic comfort food recipe. 

Salisbury Steak Meatballs Ingredients

• Ground beef - lean ground beef
• Bread crumbs - plain panko bread crumbs
• Onion - sweet yellow onion
• Egg - large egg
• Worcestershire sauce
• Ketchup
• Mustard - Dijon mustard
• Garlic - fresh minced garlic
• Onion powder
• Salt - kosher salt
• Pepper - fresh cracked black pepper
• Olive oil - extra virgin olive oil, for frying the meatballs
• Brown gravy mix
• Mushroom - mushroom pieces and stems, drained
• Water
• Kitchen Bouquet seasoning sauce - optional

If you choose to mix the meat with your bare hands, we recommend using disposable gloves. That way, it’s less messy and you reduce the risk of cross-contamination. You might also consider having a dedicated scoop for meatballs. Be sure to clearly mark the scoop for anyone to recognize.

If the mushroom pieces are too large, you can cut them in half into smaller pieces. You could also chop fresh mushrooms, such as white button mushrooms or baby portobello mushrooms.

You can substitute stone-ground mustard for the Dijon or plain prepared mustard in the meat mixture. Whichever you have on hand will work for these Salisbury meatballs. If you want a rich brown color to your gravy, you can add 1 teaspoon of Kitchen Bouquet to darken it. While optional, it adds a little something extra to your gravy if you have it on hand.

How to Make Salisbury Steak Meatballs

FIRST STEP: Add the ground beef to a large mixing bowl.

SECOND STEP: Add bread crumbs, diced onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, onion powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix with either a large spoon or use your hands to mix the ingredients until thoroughly combined.

THIRD STEP: Measure out 1½ tablespoon scoops of the meat mixture. Form into round balls.

FOURTH STEP: Add the extra virgin olive oil to a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. If you use a 10-inch skillet, you will need to cook the meatballs in batches.

FIFTH STEP: Once the skillet is heated, add the meatballs to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, and turn to ensure even browning. Once the meatballs are completely cooked, remove them from the heat and prepare the gravy according to the package directions.

SIXTH STEP: Once the gravy has been made, stir in the drained mushrooms. Serve the meatballs and mushroom gravy with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Can I freeze these meatballs? 

These beef meatballs can be frozen for up to a month in an airtight container. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Can I use a different ground meat in this recipe? 

This delicious recipe will work fine with any ground meat you have on hand, such as ground turkey. 

How do I serve these meatballs? 

This easy meatball recipe is best served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. In addition, you can serve your meatballs with a side salad and dinner rolls.

How to Store Salisbury Steak Meatballs 

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover homemade meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.  

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the cooked meatballs for up to 1 month. Allow the meatballs to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before heating and serving.

Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Mouthwatering Salisbury steak meatballs are smothered in a rich and delicious gravy to create a comforting meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 32

Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Meatballs

• ▢ 1½ pounds lean ground beef
• ▢ ½ cup plain panko bread crumbs
• ▢ ¼ cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
• ▢ 1 large egg (room temperature and beaten)
• ▢ 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ 3 tablespoons ketchup
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• ▢ 2 teaspoons onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• ▢ 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for frying the meatballs)

Mushroom Gravy

• ▢ 1¾ cups water
• ▢ 1.74 ounces brown gravy mix
• ▢ 4 ounces mushroom pieces and stems (drained)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet seasoning sauce (optional)

DIRECTIONS

 

• Add the ground beef to a large mixing bowl.
• Add bread crumbs, diced onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, onion powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix with either a large spoon or use your hands to mix the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
• Measure out 1½ tablespoon scoops of the meat mixture. Form into round balls.
• Add the extra virgin olive oil to a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. If you use a 10-inch skillet, you will need to cook the meatballs in batches.
• Once the skillet is heated, add the meatballs to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, and turn to ensure even browning. Once the meatballs are completely cooked, remove them from the heat and prepare the gravy according to the package directions.
• Once the gravy has been made, stir in the drained mushrooms. Serve the meatballs and mushroom gravy with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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