Salisbury Steak Meatballs With Mushroom Gravy
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to indulge in the most epic Salisbury steak meatballs of your life!
Today, we’re diving into the world of meatballs, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!. No more boring, dry meatballs and bland gravy!

Imagine tender, savory meatballs made with ground beef, flavored with garlic, Worcestershire, ketchup, mustard, and bouillon cubes, all smothered in a wickedly tasty mushroom gravy. It’s a match made in heaven!
First, let’s start with the meatballs. To make them extra soft and juicy, we’re going to grate an onion over some panko breadcrumbs. This trick is a total game-changer, and it’s so easy to do. Just place the panko breadcrumbs in a bowl, then grate the onion using a box grater straight onto it. The juices will soak into the breadcrumbs, making the meatballs softer and more tender.
Next, add the remaining meatball ingredients to the bowl, including the ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, and bouillon cubes. Mix everything together with your hands until it’s just combined. Don’t overmix!
Now it’s time to shape the meatballs. Use an ice cream scoop to portion out the mixture, then roll each scoop into a ball. You should end up with around 22 meatballs.
Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the meatballs. Sear them until they’re nicely browned on the outside, but still raw inside. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.

Now it’s time to make the mushroom gravy. Add some butter to the same skillet, then sauté some sliced mushrooms until they’re softened. Add some garlic towards the end, so it doesn’t burn.
Next, add some beef stock to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the stock to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
To thicken the gravy, mix some flour with a little water in a small bowl until it’s smooth. Add the flour mixture to the stock, stirring constantly. Bring the gravy to a simmer, then cook for a few minutes until it thickens.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, then simmer everything together for a few minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the gravy has thickened.

And that’s it! Serve the Salisbury steak meatballs hot, smothered in the delicious mushroom gravy. You can serve them with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice – whatever you like!
This recipe is a total winner, and it’s perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the mushroom gravy is rich and flavorful. It’s a match made in heaven!

Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1. Grate an onion over panko breadcrumbs in a bowl to soften the breadcrumbs.
- 2. Add ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, and bouillon cubes to the bowl.
- 3. Mix all meatball ingredients by hand until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 4. Use an ice cream scoop to portion the mixture and roll each scoop into a ball.
- 5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs until browned on the outside but still raw inside.
- 6. Set the browned meatballs aside and prepare the mushroom gravy in the same skillet.
- 7. Add butter and sauté sliced mushrooms until softened, then add garlic.
- 8. Pour in beef stock, scraping up any browned bits and bring to a simmer.
- 9. Mix flour with a little water until smooth and add to the stock, stirring constantly.
- 10. Simmer the gravy until it thickens.
- 11. Return meatballs to the skillet and let simmer until cooked through and gravy has thickened.
- 12. Serve the Salisbury steak meatballs hot with the mushroom gravy.
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