Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Indulge in this incredibly easy-to-make slow-cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe when craving a comfort meal. You only need a slow cooker, a bag of frozen meatballs, and basic pantry ingredients. This combination creates a savory and satisfying meaty dinner.

I love taking shortcuts in the kitchen, especially when the outcome is delicious! You don’t need to roll the ground beef into meatballs. This also avoids making a mess on the stovetop when browning them. Just use your favorite store-bought frozen meatballs.

The gravy makes itself in the slow cooker. It uses canned broth, a few packets of dry mix, and a handful of other seasoning.

This dump-and-go meal will cook all day and be ready to serve with minimal effort. You’ll love the tender meatballs smothered in rich, perfectly seasoned gravy. Serve it over your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• There’s minimal prep work
• It’s economical
• Uses basic pantry ingredients
• It can easily be doubled if serving a large crowd
• It is versatile in that you can serve it over your favorite starch – mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles

Ingredients

Bag of Frozen Meatballs – use your favorite brand.
Beef Broth – needed for flavor and to help make the gravy.
Packet of Brown Gravy Mix – dried envelope mix. Use your favorite brand.
Packet of Onion Soup Mix – to help flavor the gravy.
Ketchup – to help flavor the gravy.
Worcestershire Sauce – to help flavor the gravy.
Cornstarch – to make a slurry to help thicken the gravy.
Cold Water – to make a slurry to help thicken the gravy.
Chopped Parsley – (optional) for garnish when served.

How To Make Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs

STEP 1: Spray the inside of the slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray. Then, dump the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker.

STEP 2: In a small bowl, combine the beef broth, brown gravy mix, and onion soup mix. Add the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Mix everything together. Pour it over the meatballs and stir to coat.

STEP 3: Cover with the lid. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. Stir occasionally.

STEP 4: Thicken the gravy. When done cooking, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir. Pour it into the slow cooker and stir until everything is mixed and the gravy thickens.

STEP 5: Serve the meatballs and gravy over your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Chopped parsley on top is optional.

What Is Salisbury Steak?

Salisbury Steak is a popular American dish made with ground beef shaped into patties, seared and cooked in a skillet, and served with brown mushroom-and-onion gravy. This dish is typically accompanied by mashed potatoes or rice. With this recipe, you get the same delectable flavors but in a different form (meatballs) and less work since it’s all cooked in the slow cooker!

Can I Use Homemade Meatballs?

Sure! I have a great meatball recipe found here. Make the meatballs and either lightly pan-fry or bake them to hold their shape before continuing with this slow cooker version.

Can I Add In Mushrooms?

Of course! I suggest using a jar or can of already-sliced mushrooms (drained) to keep it easy and minimal prep.

How To Serve

If serving for a main meal, these Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs are perfect served over my Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. You can even serve them as an open-faced sandwich over a sub roll or bun. Side items to go with this meal could include my green bean casserole or my broccoli and bacon salad. Finish off this incredible meal with a sweet treat such as my Apple Blondies With Cinnamon Glaze or a slice of my Creamy Peanut Butter Cheesecake.

Storage

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. They can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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