These Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs are a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for a hearty dinner. Juicy meatballs in a rich gravy cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:4 hours
Total Time:4 hours 20 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the meatballs:
1 1/2pounds ground beef
1/3cup breadcrumbs
1/4cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the gravy:
1 1/2cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
Brown the meatballs: Lightly brown meatballs in a skillet for added flavor.
Slow cook: Place meatballs in the slow cooker. Whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and cornstarch slurry. Pour over meatballs. Add onions and mushrooms. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
Serve: Stir gently before serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
For a richer sauce, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
You can make the meatballs ahead and freeze them raw or cooked.