Description
Hearty Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs bring classic comfort to dinner tables with rich, savory flavors. Tender beef meatballs simmered in mushroom gravy promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 26 ounces (737 grams) frozen meatballs (about 30–35 pieces)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
Gravy Base:
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix (1 ounce/28 grams)
- 1 packet onion soup mix (1 ounce/28 grams)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by lightly spraying with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a flavorful base by arranging a layer of sliced onions and mushrooms across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Gently place the frozen meatballs on top of the vegetable layer, distributing them evenly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, craft the savory sauce by combining beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup until well blended.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low temperature, allowing the dish to simmer for 5–6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the meatballs are thoroughly heated and tender.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, create a cornstarch slurry by whisking cornstarch with cold water until smooth.
- Stir the slurry into the slow cooker, which will help thicken the gravy and create a rich, glossy sauce.
- Cover and continue cooking for an additional 10–15 minutes, allowing the gravy to reach the desired consistency.
- Transfer the meatballs and gravy to a serving platter, presenting over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness before serving.
Notes
- Swap frozen meatballs with homemade beef or turkey meatballs for a personalized touch and fresher flavor.
- Use low-sodium beef broth and gravy mix to control salt content, perfect for health-conscious individuals.
- Create a gluten-free version by selecting gluten-free gravy mix and replacing Worcestershire sauce with a certified gluten-free alternative.
- Enhance meal prep by making extra meatballs and freezing them for quick future meals, saving time and effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg