Description
Hearty Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs elevate comfort food with rich, savory gravy and tender beef. Packed with classic flavors, this dish brings warmth and satisfaction to family dinner tables, promising a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Proteins:
- 1 bag (26 ounces/737 grams) frozen meatballs (about 30–35 meatballs)
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Thickening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by generously coating the insert with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and simplify cleaning.
- Place frozen meatballs directly into the slow cooker without thawing; if using homemade uncooked meatballs, consider browning them first for enhanced flavor.
- Create the sauce by whisking beef broth, gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl until completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the meatballs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW temperature for 5-6 hours, allowing meatballs to absorb the rich, savory flavors.
- Towards the end of cooking, prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with cold water until completely dissolved.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, which will naturally thicken the gravy to a desired consistency.
- Once cooking is complete, plate the meatballs and gravy over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Make homemade meatballs for a fresher, more personalized touch that elevates the entire dish’s flavor profile.
- Brown store-bought or homemade meatballs before slow cooking to develop a deeper, richer caramelized exterior and enhance overall taste.
- Consider using low-sodium broth and gravy mix to control salt levels and create a healthier version of this classic comfort meal.
- Swap traditional beef meatballs with turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary restrictions or to reduce calorie and fat content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg