Description
This recipe for Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Frozen Meatballs offers a simple, warm, and delicious comfort food meal perfect for busy weeknights. It transforms basic pantry staples into a hearty dinner with tender meatballs bathed in a rich, savory gravy, without the fuss of making individual patties.
Ingredients
- Frozen Meatballs (beef or turkey), 24 oz package
- Onion, diced, 1 small
- Garlic, minced, 2 cloves
- Olive Oil or Butter, 1 tbsp
- Beef Broth, 2 cups
- Worcestershire Sauce, 1 tbsp
- Ketchup, 1 tbsp
- Dijon Mustard, 1 tsp
- Cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water), As needed
- Salt, To taste
- Black Pepper, To taste
Instructions
1. 1. Cook the Meatballs: First, bake or pan-fry your frozen meatballs according to package directions. Aim for mostly cooked through.
2. 2. Sauté Aromatics: Next, heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. 3. Build the Gravy: Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and Dijon mustard. Stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. 4. Thicken the Gravy: Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering gravy. Cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. This usually takes 2-3 minutes.
5. 5. Combine & Serve: Add the cooked meatballs to the thickened gravy. Stir to coat them completely. Simmer for a few more minutes, ensuring the meatballs are heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Your Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Frozen Meatballs are ready!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Baking (for meatballs)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Salisbury Steak Meatballs, Frozen Meatballs, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Comfort Food, Quick Meal, Gravy, Family Favorite, Pantry Staples