Creating Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes can be straightforward. Follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure success:

For the Meatballs and Gravy

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, parsley, and paprika. Mix until well incorporated.
3. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
4. Bake Meatballs: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place meatballs on the sheet and bake for 20 minutes until browned.
5. Prepare Gravy: While the meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add Flour: Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
7. Add Broth: Gradually stir in the beef broth, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until thickened.
8. Combine: Once meatballs are cooked, add them to the gravy and coat well.

For the Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

1. Boil Potatoes: In a large pot, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
2. Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash until smooth.
3. Add Ingredients: Stir in butter, milk (or heavy cream), minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until creamy.
4. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.