Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs
A cozy, hearty dish perfect for family dinners, featuring savory beef meatballs simmered in a rich gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker: Plug in and set to low heat.
- Mix the gravy base: In a medium bowl, combine beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the meatballs: Toss frozen meatballs directly into the slow cooker.
- Pour over the gravy mixture: Ensure all meatballs are coated.
- Set and forget: Cover and let it cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Thicken the gravy: Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Give meatballs a gentle stir, taste for seasoning, and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the gravy. You can also mix in frozen peas or diced carrots for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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