Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salisbury meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- For the creamy mashed potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan (if using), chopped onion, egg, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or cook in a skillet with a little oil until browned and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a little cold water and add to the sauce, stirring until thickened. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Peel and cut potatoes into chunks, then place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain well.
- Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the hot potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust with more milk if needed.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs and quality meat for best flavor.
- Allow the meatballs to rest briefly after cooking to retain moisture.
- Feel free to add mushrooms or onions to the gravy for extra richness.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake, Simmer, Mash
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Allergen-Free, Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg