Description
This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe delivers tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in a rich mushroom gravy. Perfect for an easy, comforting weeknight dinner, these meatballs are made with lean ground beef and seasoned with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley. Slow cooking infuses the dish with deep flavors and keeps the meatballs juicy without extra effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Gravy
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients for Meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, egg, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated but avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs about 1 inch in diameter to ensure uniform cooking.
- Brown Meatballs (Optional): Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides for 5 to 7 minutes. This step enhances flavor but can be skipped to save time.
- Place Meatballs in Slow Cooker: Transfer the browned (or raw, if skipping browning) meatballs into the slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer if possible.
- Prepare Gravy Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, soy sauce, ketchup, and dried parsley until smooth.
- Pour Gravy Over Meatballs: Pour the prepared gravy mixture evenly over the meatballs in the slow cooker, making sure they are well coated.
- Cook Slow and Low: Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through and tender, allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Once cooking is complete, gently stir the meatballs in the gravy to coat them before serving. Enjoy hot with mashed potatoes or your favorite side.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Browning the meatballs adds flavor but can be skipped to save time.
- If the gravy is too thick after cooking, thin it with a little additional beef broth.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or egg noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 meatballs and gravy)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: slow cooker meatballs, Salisbury steak meatballs, easy dinner, comfort food, mushroom gravy, ground beef recipe
