SALISBURY MEATBALLS AND MASHED POTATOES

Prep time: 30 mins | Cook time: 40 mins | Total time: 1 hr 10 mins | Servings: 4

Enjoy a flavour-packed meal with this amazing weeknight dinner with juicy meatballs served over creamy mashed potatoes with steamed veggies on the side.

INGREDIENTS :

Meatballs:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 500 grams ground beef
• 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
• ¼ c. breadcrumbs (I used Panko)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ onion, grated
• 1 garlic, grated
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon grounded black pepper

Gravy:

• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic, grated
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 1 tablespoon bbq sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 c. beef stock
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Mashed Potatoes:

• 4 tbsp salted butter
• 5 large potatoes, peeled and boiled till tender
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• ½ cup milk (I used low-fat milk)

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: In a large bowl, place the meatball ingredients except for the olive oil. Mix well until blended, then form into 1-inch meatballs.

Step 2: To a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs into the skillet and cook both sides. If needed, add more oil. Set the cooked meatballs aside when done.

Step 3: Melt the butter in the same pan. Add the onion to the melted butter and cook until soft and translucent. Then, add 2 tablespoons of flour and grated garlic. Cook for a minute mote.

Step 4: Stir in the beef broth and continue to cook for additional 3 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

Step 5: Add the tomato ketchup, bbq sauce, and paprika. To taste, season with salt and black pepper. Stir well. Add more broth/water if the sauce turned up too thick.

Step 6: Return the meatballs to the pan and toss in the sauce. Continue to cook for a minute more.

Mashed Potatoes:

Step 7: In a big bowl, place the mashed boiled potatoes. Add the milk and butter, then season with salt and pepper.

To Serve:

Step 8: On a plate, place some mashed potatoes, top with meatballs, and gravy. If desired, garnish with some parsley. Serve the meatballs and mashed potatoes with a side of steamed veggies like broccoli. Enjoy!