Description
These Creamy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs combine tender, flavorful beef meatballs with a rich and savory mushroom gravy. Perfect for a comforting and hands-off meal, this recipe lets you prepare delicious meatballs with minimal effort using a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Gravy
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (for slurry, optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined to ensure the meatballs stay tender.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them in the bottom of a greased slow cooker, arranging them evenly.
- Make Gravy: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the gravy mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they are mostly covered. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Thicken Gravy (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking. This will help thicken the gravy.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish the meatballs with fresh parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete and comforting meal.
- For extra flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker, though this step is optional.
- You can adjust the seasoning in the gravy to your preference by adding more Worcestershire sauce or ketchup.
