Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs
These savory Salisbury steak meatballs are a family-friendly comfort dish made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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: In a bowl, whisk beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the frozen meatballs: Pour directly into the slow cooker without thawing.
- Combine the mixtures: Pour gravy over meatballs and stir gently.
- Cook and wait: Cover and let cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Thicken the gravy: Mix cornstarch with cold water, stir into the cooker about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Transfer meatballs to a dish and pour gravy over. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
You can use homemade meatballs or substitute with plant-based meatballs for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Salisbury steak, meatballs, slow cooker, comfort food, family dinner