Description
Savor the classic comfort of Delicious Salisbury Meatballs, a hearty and flavorful family favorite. These tender meatballs are seasoned perfectly, browned to a delicious crust, and simmered in a rich beef broth and Worcestershire sauce gravy. Perfectly paired with rice or mashed potatoes, this dish delivers a satisfying meal that’s sure to please every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Gravy
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper thoroughly. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, ensuring the meatballs hold together well during cooking.
- Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into uniform meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, to ensure even cooking.
- Brown meatballs: Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the meatballs in the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until they are evenly browned on all sides, developing a flavorful crust.
- Set meatballs aside: Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set them aside to prepare the gravy.
- Prepare the gravy: In the same skillet with the drippings, add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to enhance flavor.
- Simmer meatballs in gravy: Bring the broth mixture to a simmer, then return the meatballs to the skillet. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and absorb the savory flavors.
- Thicken the gravy: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this slurry into the simmering gravy to thicken it. Continue cooking for a few more minutes until the gravy reaches the desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate the meatballs and generously spoon the rich gravy over them. Serve hot with your choice of rice or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped fresh parsley or a splash of soy sauce to the meatball mixture.
- Ensure meatballs are uniform in size to cook evenly.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a mix of beef and pork for a different taste.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, increase the cornstarch slurry slightly but add gradually to avoid over-thickening.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
