Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Salisbury steak meatballs offer a delicious twist on the classic Salisbury steak, combining the flavors of ground beef and turkey with savory onions and mushrooms, all simmered in a rich and flavorful gravy. These meatballs are tender, juicy, and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. Whether served over mashed cauliflower, mashed potatoes, or rice, they’re sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients:

• Ground Beef and Turkey: Lean ground beef and turkey provide the base for these flavorful meatballs, offering a balance of richness and lightness.
• Onions: Minced onions add savory flavor and moisture to the meatball mixture.
• Seasoned Bread Crumbs and Egg: Bind the meatball mixture together and add texture.
• Tomato Paste: Adds depth of flavor and richness to the meatballs.
• Black Pepper, Worcestershire Sauce, Red Wine Vinegar, Mustard Powder: Provide seasoning and enhance the savory profile of the meatballs.
• Sliced Mushrooms: Offer earthy flavor and texture to the dish.
• Beef Broth: Forms the base of the savory gravy that coats the meatballs.

How To Make It:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Finely chop a portion of the mushrooms and set aside. Cook the onions until softened, then divide them into two portions.
2. Make the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine half of the cooked onions with the ground beef, ground turkey, chopped mushrooms, bread crumbs, beaten egg, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, blend together flour and beef broth until smooth. Mix in the remaining onions, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, and mustard powder.
4. Form the Meatballs: Shape the meat mixture into 20 small meatballs.
5. Brown the Meatballs: In a pan, sauté the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Add the remaining mushrooms, salt, and black pepper.
6. Simmer with Sauce: Pour the sauce over the meatballs and mushrooms. Cook for 20 minutes on medium heat on the stovetop or 6 to 8 hours on low in a crockpot.
7. Serve: Serve the Salisbury steak meatballs over mashed cauliflower, mashed potatoes, or rice for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Recipe Tips:

• To prevent overcrowding, brown the meatballs in batches, ensuring they have enough space to brown evenly.
• Adjust the seasoning of the gravy according to your taste preferences, adding more salt, pepper, or Worcestershire sauce as needed.
• Leftover meatballs and gravy can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.