Description
Delicious Salisbury Meatballs are a comforting family classic featuring tender ground beef meatballs simmered in a rich, savory beef broth gravy. This hearty dish is perfect for serving over rice or mashed potatoes, making it a cozy and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Gravy
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the meatballs: Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, ensuring they hold together firmly.
- Brown the meatballs: Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the meatballs in it. Cook them on all sides until they develop a nice brown crust to seal in the juices, about 5-7 minutes.
- Set aside the meatballs: Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and place them on a plate. This will prepare the pan for making the gravy.
- Make the gravy base: Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce to the same skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer the meatballs: Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover with a lid, and let them cook in the simmering gravy for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to cook through.
- Thicken the gravy: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the simmering gravy and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the Salisbury meatballs and rich gravy over cooked rice or creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting, hearty meal.
Notes
- For a lower fat version, use lean ground beef or substitute half the beef with ground turkey.
- You can add chopped fresh parsley or herbs to the meatball mixture for extra flavor.
- Ensure the gravy simmers gently to prevent it from becoming too thick or separating.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 meatballs with gravy)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Salisbury meatballs, beef meatballs, comfort food, meatball gravy, easy dinner recipe
