A comforting twist on classic Salisbury steak, featuring tender meatballs in a rich mushroom gravy, served alongside creamy garlic herb mashed potatoes.
Author:Elena Vasquez
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 recommended)
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ large brown onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons dried mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons A.1. Original Steak Sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for cooking)
Gravy:
2 tablespoons butter
½ large brown onion, thinly sliced
9 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base
2 teaspoons dried mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons A.1. Original Steak Sauce
2 cups beef stock, divided (2 tbsp for slurry, rest for gravy)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes:
3 pounds large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
Kosher salt (for boiling water)
1 cup softened butter
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 cup warmed half & half
Instructions
For the Meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, dried mustard, Worcestershire sauce, A.1. Steak Sauce, and beaten egg. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Form the mixture into approximately 1.5-inch diameter meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs until nicely browned on all sides. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
For the Gravy: In the same skillet, add butter and melt it. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook until softened and translucent.
Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and begin to brown. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Whisk in the flour, cooking for a minute to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in the beef stock, beef bouillon, dried mustard, dried thyme (or oregano), black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and A.1. Steak Sauce. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens.
Return the seared meatballs to the gravy and let them simmer for about 10-15 minutes, ensuring they are cooked through and have absorbed the rich flavors.
For the Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes: Place the diced Yukon gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous amount of kosher salt and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are very tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes thoroughly. You can use a potato ricer or mash them directly in the pot.
In a separate small bowl, combine the softened butter, fresh minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
Add the seasoned butter mixture to the hot mashed potatoes. Gradually add the warmed half & half, mixing until the potatoes are creamy and smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
To Serve: Spoon a generous portion of garlic herb mashed potatoes onto plates. Top with the Salisbury steak meatballs and a ladle of the rich mushroom gravy. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.