Description
This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe offers a convenient and comforting meal perfect for busy families. Combining frozen meatballs with rich brown gravy flavored with onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, this dish effortlessly simmers to tender perfection. Garnished with fresh parsley, it delivers classic American comfort without complicated prep or stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, add the frozen meatballs, reduced-sodium beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook Meatballs: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the meatballs are heated through and tender.
- Thicken Gravy: About 15 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes until the gravy thickens to desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Once thickened, stir the gravy again. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a hearty meal.
Notes
- You can use fresh meatballs if you prefer, but cooking times may vary slightly.
- For a thicker gravy, add a little more cornstarch slurry as needed.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Serve this dish with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Reduced-sodium broth is recommended to control the salt level, but regular broth can be used if preferred.
Keywords: salisbury steak meatballs, slow cooker meatballs, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, brown gravy meatballs