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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Comforting Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs for Busy Nights

Discover the easy recipe for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs—tender meatballs in rich gravy, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Thickening Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients for the Sauce
  • 1 cup Reduced-Sodium Beef Broth or full-sodium for a saltier twist
  • 1 packet Brown Gravy Mix homemade gravy is an alternative
  • 1 packet Onion Soup Mix consider using Lipton's Onion Mushroom mix
  • 0.5 cup Ketchup choose your favorite brand
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce soy sauce can substitute
For the Meatballs
  • 30-35 meatballs Frozen Meatballs can swap with turkey, Italian, or homemade options
For Thickening the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch use in a slurry to thicken

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Add approximately 30-35 frozen meatballs directly into the slow cooker.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together reduced-sodium beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until fully combined.
  4. Pour the mixture over the meatballs, covering them thoroughly.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours.
  6. Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with cold water, then add it to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with gravy over mashed potatoes or egg noodles and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, keep meatballs frozen until cooking and allow the full cooking time to enhance flavors.

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