Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs: Family-Friendly Comfort
Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs are the perfect solution for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This comforting dish features tender meatballs simmered in a rich, savory gravy that promises to satisfy every palate. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while you go about your day. Serve these hearty meatballs over fluffy mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete meal that everyone will love. Easy to customize, this recipe is not only delicious but also kid-friendly, making it an ideal choice for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 26 oz frozen 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 (for thickening)
- Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours.
- To thicken the gravy, mix cornstarch with cold water and add to the slow cooker during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, garnished with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce (approx. 145g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg