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Salisbury steak meatballs served over garlic herb mashed potatoes with rich brown gravy.

Garlic Ranch Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Recipe | Comfort Food Dinner

Make this comforting Salisbury steak meatballs recipe with garlic herb mashed potatoes. Juicy meatballs simmered in savory gravy and served over creamy mashed potatoes — a hearty, flavorful dinner perfect for weeknights or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American / Comfort Food
Servings 6
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Medium pot for potatoes
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Potato masher or ricer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef (85% lean)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

For the Gravy:

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes:

  • 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup warm milk or cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, roasted or sautéed
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prep potatoes: Place potatoes in salted water; bring to boil and cook until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
  • Mix meatballs: In a bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Mix gently. Shape into 1–1.5-inch meatballs.
  • Sear meatballs: Heat olive oil in skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides (they’ll finish cooking in gravy). Remove and set aside.
  • Make gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour to form a roux; cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in beef broth. Add Worcestershire and mushrooms if using. Simmer until thickened.
  • Simmer meatballs: Return meatballs to skillet; cover and simmer 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
  • Mash potatoes: Drain cooked potatoes. Mash with butter, warm milk/cream, garlic, salt, and pepper. Fold in herbs.
  • Serve: Spoon mashed potatoes into bowls, top with meatballs and gravy, garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Make-ahead: Meatballs can be shaped and refrigerated up to 24 hours before cooking.
  • Freezer-friendly: Freeze meatballs with gravy up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
  • Variations: Swap beef for turkey, add caramelized onions to gravy, or fold sour cream into mashed potatoes for tang.
  • Serving idea: Leftovers make excellent open-faced sandwiches with gravy.
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