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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Brown Gravy Recipe

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  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 5 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe is a convenient and comforting dish made with frozen meatballs simmered in a rich, savory brown gravy. Perfect for busy days, it delivers tender meatballs infused with flavors of onion soup, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, all slow-cooked to perfection. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a hearty meal that feels like a classic home-cooked dinner.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 bag (26 oz) frozen meatballs (about 30–35 meatballs)

Gravy Sauce

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs evenly into the slow cooker, creating a base for the gravy mixture.
  2. Mix the Gravy Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Meatballs and Gravy: Pour the gravy mixture over the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker, gently stirring to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated.
  4. Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, allowing the meatballs to heat through fully and become tender while the flavors meld together.
  5. Thicken the Gravy: About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then stir this into the slow cooker. This will thicken the gravy to a rich, silky consistency.
  6. Serve: Once thickened and heated through, serve the Salisbury steak meatballs hot over a bed of mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Use reduced-sodium beef broth to control the salt content of the dish.
  • If you prefer thicker gravy, you can add the cornstarch slurry a bit earlier but keep an eye on the consistency.
  • Frozen meatballs can be substituted with fresh ones if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • This dish pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: slow cooker meatballs, salisbury steak meatballs, frozen meatballs recipe, easy slow cooker dinner, beef meatballs, gravy meatballs

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