Description
Comforting dish of juicy Salisbury‐style meatballs in rich onion gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- 1 onion, half grated + half sliced thin
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking meatballs)
- For the gravy: 2 tbsp butter, 1 large onion thinly sliced, 1 garlic clove grated, 2 cups beef stock, 2 tbsp plain flour, 1 tbsp tomato ketchup, 1 tbsp BBQ sauce (optional), 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional), salt & pepper to taste
- For mashed potatoes: 5 large potatoes, peeled and boiled till tender; 4 tbsp butter; ½ cup milk (or as needed); salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated onion, grated garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape into meatballs (about 1‑inch / small size).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add butter. Once melted, add sliced onion and garlic. Sauté until soft and translucent.
- Sprinkle flour over onion and garlic; cook for about 1 minute to make roux.
- Slowly whisk in beef stock, scraping up browned bits; then stir in ketchup, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika (if using). Season with salt & pepper. Let gravy thicken.
- Return meatballs to the pan. Simmer in the gravy for a few minutes so flavors meld.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes until fork‑tender. Drain. Mash with butter and milk, seasoning with salt & pepper.
- To serve: plate a generous portion of mashed potatoes, top with meatballs and gravy. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can prep the meatball mix ahead and refrigerate.
- If gravy becomes too thick, thin with extra stock or water.
- Use low‑fat milk in mash for lighter version.
- Optional smoky or spicy flavors (paprika, BBQ sauce) can be adjusted.
- Leftovers store well; reheat gently to preserve texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 portions
- Calories: ~550 kcal
- Sugar: ~6 g
- Sodium: ~700 mg
- Fat: ~30 g
- Saturated Fat: ~13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~15 g
- Trans Fat: ~0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: ~45 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~30 g
- Cholesterol: ~110 mg
