Description

Salisbury Meatballs over mashed potatoes is the perfect blend of nostalgia and comfort. Juicy beef meatballs, savory onion gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes come together for a soul-soothing meal that’s easy enough for weeknights but special enough for Sunday dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

500 g ground beef
60 ml breadcrumbs (Panko recommended)
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, grated
½ onion, grated
2 tbsp olive oil

For the Gravy:

2 tbsp butter
1 large onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, grated
475 ml beef stock
2 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp BBQ sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Salt to taste

For the Mashed Potatoes:

5 large potatoes (approx. 1.1 kg), peeled and boiled
4 tbsp salted butter
120 ml milk (low-fat used)
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Make Meatballs: Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion. Mix gently and form into 1-inch meatballs.
Brown Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Prepare Gravy: Melt butter in the skillet, add onions, and cook until soft. Add garlic and flour, cook 1 minute.
Simmer Gravy: Whisk in beef stock, then add ketchup, BBQ sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3 minutes until thickened.
Simmer Meatballs: Return meatballs to skillet, coat in gravy, and simmer until cooked through.
Mash Potatoes: Mash boiled potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Serve: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with meatballs and gravy. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Grate onion and garlic into the meatballs for maximum moisture.

Don’t overwork the meat mixture.

Use low-sodium stock to control salt.

Gravy too thick? Add a splash of broth or water.

Freeze meatballs and gravy separately from mashed potatoes.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Plats
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American