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Salisbury Steak Meatballs in Rich Mushroom Gravy

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Salisbury Steak Meatballs in Rich Mushroom Gravy are a hearty, bite-sized twist on the classic comfort food dish. Juicy meatballs simmer in a velvety, savory mushroom gravy — perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a cozy and satisfying meal.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4–6
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • For the Meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground beef (or ½ lb beef + ½ lb pork)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup onion, grated
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For the Mushroom Gravy:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms (white or cremini), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons flour (or use cornstarch slurry for gluten-free)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form into 1½-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs until browned on all sides (they don’t need to be fully cooked). Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, melt butter. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth.
  6. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the gravy for 10–15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley or thyme. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Notes

  • Add a splash of cream or sour cream to the gravy for extra richness.
  • For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
  • For added flavor, mix parsley, smoked paprika, or grated Parmesan into the meatball mixture.
  • To make it gluten-free, use GF breadcrumbs and replace flour with cornstarch slurry.
  • These freeze well for up to 2 months — perfect for batch cooking.

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