Tasty Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe
This Tasty Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe combines juicy frozen meatballs with a rich, savory brown gravy made from beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Cooked low and slow for 4 to 6 hours, the meatballs become tender and flavorful, with a thickened gravy to complement your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes to 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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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
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the frozen meatballs directly into the slow cooker, spreading them out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Make the Gravy Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the reduced-sodium beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Pour the gravy mixture over the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker. Stir gently to ensure all the meatballs are coated with the gravy.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the meatballs are heated through and tender.
- Thicken the Gravy: About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Add this slurry into the slow cooker and stir gently. Continue cooking on low for the final 30 minutes to allow the gravy to thicken.
- Serve: Once the gravy is thick and glossy, serve the Salisbury steak meatballs hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a comforting, hearty meal.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen homemade meatballs if preferred, but adjust cook time accordingly.
- For a gluten-free option, check that gravy mix and soup mix are gluten-free or make your own gravy with gluten-free ingredients.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish freezes well; freeze in an airtight container and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Adjust Worcestershire sauce to taste for more depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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