🍽️ The Best Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Rich Mushroom Gravy

Tender, juicy meatballs smothered in a deep, savory mushroom gravy.
This is classic comfort food done right — perfect over mashed potatoes,
rice, or egg noodles 😍

🧾 Ingredients

For the Meatballs

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons oil (for frying)

For the Mushroom Gravy

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional but recommended)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Meatballs

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion,
garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Mix gently until just combined.

Form into medium-sized meatballs.

2️⃣ Brown the Meatballs

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add meatballs and brown on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
Remove meatballs and set aside.

3️⃣ Cook the Mushrooms

In the same skillet, melt butter.
Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and softened,
about 5 minutes.

4️⃣ Make the Gravy

Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Add Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard.
Season with salt and pepper.
Simmer until the gravy thickens.

5️⃣ Simmer the Meatballs

Return meatballs to the skillet.
Spoon gravy over them, cover, and simmer on low heat
for 15–20 minutes until meatballs are fully cooked and tender.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Mashed potatoes
• Egg noodles
• Steamed rice
• Buttered green beans or peas

✨ Rich, cozy, and absolutely irresistible!