Description
Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes is a cozy, classic comfort food recipe combining tender baked beef meatballs smothered in a rich, savory gravy served alongside creamy garlic-infused mashed potatoes with fresh herbs. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner that’s easy to prepare and full of robust flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salisbury Steak Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Gravy
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, dried parsley, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape and Bake Meatballs: Shape the meat mixture into approximately 1.5-inch diameter meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
- Boil Potatoes: While the meatballs bake, place the peeled and chopped potatoes into a large saucepan with water. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and return them to the saucepan. Add minced garlic, butter, and milk. Mash until smooth and creamy. Stir in fresh parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Gravy: In a frying pan over medium heat, cook 2 tablespoons of flour for about one minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add soy sauce and Dijon mustard, then season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the gravy thickens.
- Combine Meatballs and Gravy: Once meatballs are cooked, add them gently into the simmering gravy. Coat the meatballs well with the gravy and heat through for a few minutes.
- Serve: Plate the Salisbury steak meatballs with a generous serving of garlic herb mashed potatoes alongside. Enjoy this hearty and comforting meal immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use freshly minced garlic rather than garlic powder in the mashed potatoes.
- Breadcrumbs can be substituted with gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Make sure not to overmix the meatball mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- Soy sauce adds umami depth to the gravy; low-sodium soy sauce can reduce salt content.
- Leftover meatballs and gravy reheat well and can be frozen for future meals.
