Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Description:
Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs are a comforting, hearty dish made with tender beef meatballs cooked in a rich, savory mushroom and onion gravy. This classic comfort food is made easy in the slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld together for a deliciously satisfying meal. Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete, cozy dinner that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6-8 hours
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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For the gravy:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs (optional): In a skillet, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- Prepare the gravy: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and Dijon mustard.
- Assemble in the slow cooker: Add the sliced onion and mushrooms to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the meatballs on top, then pour the gravy mixture over everything.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Thicken the gravy: About 30 minutes before serving, stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker. Continue cooking until the gravy thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs with gravy over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce.
- Browning the meatballs before adding them to the slow cooker enhances the flavor.
- Add a splash of heavy cream at the end for an extra creamy gravy.