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Plate of Salisbury steak meatballs garnished with herbs and served with gravy.

Salisbury Steak Meatballs

A comforting dish featuring bite-sized Salisbury steak meatballs served on creamy garlic herb mashed potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing weekend guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for best results.
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko Substitute gluten-free crumbs if needed.
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup beef broth Plus extra for thinning sauce if desired.
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (Yukon Golds or russets) Choose your preferred type of potato.
  • 1/2 cup cream or whole milk Use plant-based milk and a bit more butter for dairy-free.
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, chopped (parsley or thyme) Add more if desired for flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 12 to 14 meatballs about 1.5 inches each.
Cooking Meatballs
  1. Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Pour in 1/4 cup beef broth, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
Mashed Potatoes
  1. While the meatballs simmer, place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add cream, butter, garlic powder, and chopped fresh herbs. Mash until smooth.
Serving
  1. Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto each plate, top with 3 meatballs, and spoon pan sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

Panko gives a lighter texture; traditional breadcrumbs will bind a bit more. Leftover mashed potatoes make great patties fried the next day.

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