Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Author: Michelle
Serves: 6
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 medium onions, ½ onion chopped finely and the remaining sliced
- 1½ medium onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ teaspoons beef bouillon
- 2½ teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons pepper, divided
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Gravy Master or Kitchen Bouquet
- Add the chopped onions, meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to a large bowl.
- Mix well with your hands and form into 1 inch meatballs.
- Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a large skillet and add the meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs on medium heat for about 6 - 8 minutes until browned - turn frequently to ensure even browning.
- Remove the meatballs to a plate - the meatballs may not be cooked through but will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Add another teaspoon of butter to the pan and then add the sliced onions.
- Cook over medium low heat until caramelized - about 8 - 10 minutes.
- Add the remaining butter to the pan and allow to melt.
- Stir in the flour and mix until a paste forms. If not all the flour is absorbed add a little more butter.
- Cook the flour/onion paste for about 30 seconds and then add the beef broth, Gravy Master and remaining salt & pepper.
- Cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently - about 3 minutes.
- If you wish to remove the onions, run the sauce through a mesh sieve.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 - 12 minutes.
- Taste and season as needed.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or pasta.
Recipe by I Heart Kitchen at https://www.iheartkitchen.com/salisbury-steak-meatballs/
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