Description
Hearty Salisbury meatballs nestled on creamy mashed potatoes showcase classic comfort cuisine from mid-century American kitchens. Garlic thyme glazed carrots complement the rich beef patties, creating a satisfying meal you’ll savor with genuine home-style delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Base:
- 1 package (about 1 lb / 454 grams) frozen meatballs (beef, turkey, or vegetarian options)
Gravy and Seasoning:
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- Water (according to gravy mix instructions)
Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Glazed Carrots:
- 1 lb (454 grams) carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Gently brown frozen meatballs in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked through and golden exterior develops.
- Whisk brown gravy mix and French onion soup mix with water according to package directions, ensuring smooth consistency without lumps.
- Pour prepared gravy mixture over cooked meatballs, allowing sauce to gently simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens and uniformly coats each meatball.
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to rolling boil, then add chopped potatoes and cook for approximately 15 minutes until completely tender when pierced with fork.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly, then return to warm pot and incorporate butter, milk, salt, and pepper, mashing vigorously until silky and creamy with minimal lumps.
- Heat olive oil in separate skillet over medium temperature, quickly sautéing minced garlic for 45-60 seconds until aromatic but not browned.
- Add sliced carrots, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and pepper to garlic-infused skillet, cooking for 6-8 minutes while occasionally stirring to achieve tender and lightly caramelized texture.
- Arrange mashed potatoes as foundation, nestle simmered meatballs atop potatoes, and position glazed carrots alongside, optionally garnishing with additional fresh thyme sprigs.
Notes
- Choose meatballs with high-quality meat for richer flavor and better texture, avoiding those with excessive fillers.
- Opt for low-sodium gravy mix to control salt content and prevent overly salty dish.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like almond or oat milk for dairy-free mashed potatoes.
- Consider roasting carrots instead of sautéing for deeper caramelization and more intense flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg