Description
Hearty Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs deliver classic comfort with a modern twist. Savory beef meatballs swimming in rich gravy promise a satisfying meal that brings family and friends together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 bag frozen meatballs (25 ounces/709 grams)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered onion
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 packets brown gravy mix (1.74 ounces/49 grams total)
Instructions
- Gather all necessary ingredients and equipment to streamline the cooking process, ensuring a smooth culinary experience.
- Slice mushrooms into uniform thin pieces to facilitate even cooking and enhance the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Transfer frozen meatballs directly into the slow cooker, creating a foundation for the savory meal.
- Craft the gravy by whisking together Worcestershire sauce, powdered onion, powdered garlic, brown gravy mix, and water until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully drizzle the prepared sauce over the meatballs and mushrooms, gently stirring to ensure comprehensive coating and flavor distribution.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and select your preferred cooking method: low setting for 4-6 hours or high setting for 2-3 hours, depending on your time constraints and desired texture.
- Periodically stir the contents to promote even cooking and prevent potential sticking or uneven sauce coverage.
- Verify meatball doneness by checking that they are thoroughly heated and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Perform a final taste test, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the dish’s overall flavor complexity.
- Present the meatballs atop egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, creating a hearty and satisfying meal that promises comfort and deliciousness.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by searing frozen meatballs in a skillet before adding to slow cooker for deeper caramelization and richer taste profile.
- Swap brown gravy mix with homemade mushroom or beef stock for healthier, lower-sodium alternative that controls ingredient quality.
- Keep meatballs moist by avoiding overcooking; check internal temperature and remove immediately when reaching 165°F to prevent drying out.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of gravy mix and ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg