Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
Comfort food that combines savory meatballs in a rich gravy served over creamy garlic herb mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Gravy
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for thickening the gravy
- to taste salt and pepper
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to simmer until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the mashed potatoes, place chopped potatoes and garlic in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic, then return them to the pot. Add milk and butter, and mash until smooth. Stir in salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the gravy, gently tossing to coat.
Serving
- Serve the Salisbury Steak Meatballs over a generous scoop of garlic herb mashed potatoes, drizzling with extra gravy.
Notes
Don't rush the browning step — it’s not aesthetic, it’s flavor. Taste the gravy and adjust seasonings as needed. A whisper of mustard can be added for more flavor.