Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Quick and easy Salisbury Steak Meatballs featuring juicy meatballs smothered in a rich, mushroom and onion gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or creamy mashed cauliflower for a lighter meal.

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Why You'll Love Salisbury Steak Meatballs

A fun twist on a classic- This easy version using meatballs makes it fun to eat and each bite is perfectly saucy.
Rich, mushroom flavors- A simple gravy of mushrooms, onions, seasonings, and chicken broth. So comforting.
Quick and easy- You can have this comforting meal on the table in under 45-minutes.
Budget-friendly- Just a few affordable ingredients makes an unforgettable meal you'll want to make often without breaking the bank.
So many options for serving- Serve meatballs over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, mashed cauliflower, or on the side with roasted veggies and a simple side salad.

Everything is more fun when it's bite sized so taking a classic like Salisbury steak and turning it into juicy meatballs, smothered in mushroom-onion gravy, means you get all the flavor in every single bite-with zero knife needed.

These meatballs are so incredibly tender they will literally melt-in-your-mouth. The savory, salty mushroom gravy coats each meatball so perfectly, like a warm hug, making every bite comforting and impossible to resist.

You will appreciate how quick and easy these meatballs come together, they taste amazing, and the clean-up is also a breeze. And if you're trying to watch your pennies, you'll be happy to know it's budget friendly too!

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Key Ingredients

Ingredients for Salisbury steak meatballs. Ground beef, onions, mushrooms, egg, panko breadcrumbs, salt pepper, umami seasoning blend, A1 steak sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, oil, butter, chicken broth, flour

Beef- I use lean ground beef. If using a higher fat beef, you'll want to remove any excess grease before making your gravy.
Egg and panko breadcrumbs- Both these ingredients serve to help keep the meatballs together and easier to roll.
Seasonings for the meatballs- ketchup, A1 steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Umami seasoning blend, salt and pepper.
Onions and mushrooms- This combo is the foundation for the gravy and offers wonderful, savory flavors.
Butter and flour- Is the thickener for the gravy.
Chicken broth- If you want more beefy flavor use beef broth.

Substitutions

If you don't care for beef- While beef is a classic Salisbury steak ingredient, you can also use ground turkey or pork. Although keep in mind you may need to adjust the seasonings in the ground meat and gravy.
Need this to be gluten-free- No problem! Use super fine almond flour in place of the panko crumbs, along with gluten-free Worcestershire sauce. For the flour and butter combo, use your favorite gf flour blend.

Step By Step Directions

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Form the meatballs-Add all the meatball ingredients to a large bowl and combine well. Use a small cookie scoop to form golf ball size meatballs.
Brown meatballs-Add some oil to a large skillet and brown meatballs. They do not need to be cooked through at this point. Transfer to a plate.
Cook onions and mushrooms-In the same skillet sauté onions and mushrooms with a little olive oil until mushrooms are browned. Transfer to the same plate as the meatballs.
Make gravy-Melt butter in the same skillet and whisk in flour. Cook for 30-seconds then add Worcestershire sauce and chicken broth. Continue to whisk until starting to thicken.
Add the meatballs and veggies-Gently add the meatballs, mushrooms and onions with the gravy and toss to combine. Turn the heat down to low and simmer a few minutes until meatballs are cooked through.

Form meatballs using a small cookie scoop.

Cooked mushrooms and onions in a large skillet.

Cooked flour and butter in a large skillet.

What To Serve with Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Helpful Tips

💡Don't overmix the meat mixture- Overmixing the meat mixture can cause the meatballs to come out dense and tough. Mix just until the ingredients come together.
💡Use a small cookie scoop for uniform meatballs- I find that using a cookie scoop ensures all the meatballs come out the same size and cook evenly.
💡Turn the heat down to low when making the gravy- Make sure the heat isn't too high when you make the gravy otherwise it will lump together.

Common Questions

🗨Are these meatballs freezer friendly?

Yes! Make sure to cool the meatballs and sauce, then place in a freezer safe container. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw completely and reheat over the stove on medium heat with a little water until warmed through.

🗨How long do meatballs last?

Generally meatballs will last 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

🗨Can I use the meat mixture to make classic Salisbury steak?

Yes! Use the meat mixture to form your steaks. Follow the recipe instructions only you'll need to cook your steaks longer during the browning stage as they need to be mostly cooked cooked through before making the gravy.