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Salisbury steak meatballs served with garlic herb mashed potatoes

Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

A comforting dish featuring juicy meatballs in savory gravy, served with creamy garlic herb mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.
Cooking
  1. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer until cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and return to pot.
  4. Add minced garlic, milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until creamy and stir in chopped parsley.

Notes

Enhance flavor by adding herbs like rosemary or thyme to the meatball mixture. Customize by mixing in different cheeses or spices into the meatballs. For a fun twist, serve the meal inside a bread bowl!