Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe
This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe offers a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender meatballs simmered in a rich brown gravy made from beef broth, gravy mix, and onion soup mix. Perfect for busy days, the slow cooker method allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a hearty meal ideal over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 bag (26 oz) (about 30–35 meatballs) frozen meatballs
Sauce
- 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Thickener
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep the Slow Cooker: Spray the insert of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the meatballs from sticking during cooking.
- Add the Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs directly into the slow cooker insert evenly.
- Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until you achieve a smooth and well combined sauce.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs and gently stir to coat them thoroughly. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
- Thicken the Gravy: In a small bowl, create a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with cold water. Stir this slurry into the slow cooker, then cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Serve the Salisbury steak meatballs hot over creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired for a nice fresh touch.
Notes
- For best results, do not thaw the frozen meatballs before adding them to the slow cooker.
- You can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- Adjust cooking time if using a high setting on your slow cooker, reducing it to about 3 hours.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles to complement the rich gravy.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
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