Tasty Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe
This Tasty Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe offers a comforting and flavorful dinner perfect for busy days. Using frozen meatballs and a savory brown gravy enriched with onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, this recipe delivers tender, juicy meatballs in a rich sauce that can be effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker. Ideal served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, it’s a hearty family favorite with easy customizable variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Salisbury Steak Meatballs:
- 1 bag (26 oz) frozen meatballs (about 30–35 meatballs)
- 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Cornstarch Slurry:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the frozen meatballs at the bottom of the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until fully combined to create the gravy mixture.
- Pour Over Meatballs: Pour the prepared gravy mixture evenly over the meatballs in the slow cooker, making sure all the meatballs are well coated for even flavor distribution.
- Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the low setting for 5 to 6 hours, allowing the meatballs to heat through thoroughly and become tender.
- Thicken the Gravy: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Stir this slurry into the slow cooker gravy. Cover and continue cooking for another 20 to 30 minutes until the gravy thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Serve: Once the gravy is thickened, serve the Salisbury steak meatballs hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a satisfying and complete meal. Enjoy your flavorful, comforting dish!
Notes
- You can substitute frozen meatballs with homemade meatballs using your preferred recipe.
- Add hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the gravy for a spicy kick.
- Use plant-based meatballs for a vegetarian alternative while maintaining rich flavors.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the slow cooker for extra savory depth and texture.
- Enhance the gravy by incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 5-6 meatballs with gravy)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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