🍽️🥩 Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp milk

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning)

For the Gravy:

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 cups beef broth

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Make the meatballs: In a bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and shape into 1-inch meatballs.

2. Brown meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet). Remove and set aside.

3. Make the gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions until caramelized (about 8 minutes). Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute more.

4. Add liquids: Slowly whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and mustard. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

5. Simmer meatballs: Return meatballs to skillet, cover, and simmer in gravy for 15 minutes, until cooked through.

6. Serve: Spoon meatballs and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with parsley.