Description
This easy slow cooker Salisbury steak meatballs recipe combines frozen meatballs with a savory gravy made from beef broth, brown gravy mix, and onion soup mix. It’s a comforting and convenient meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the meatballs in the slow cooker and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until meatballs are heated through and tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add to the slow cooker and stir. Continue cooking for 30 minutes to thicken the gravy.
- Serve the Salisbury steak meatballs over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
- Using reduced-sodium beef broth helps control saltiness.
- Adjust gravy thickness with more cornstarch slurry or broth.
- Check meatballs after 4 hours as slow cooker times vary.
- Add vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition.
- This recipe is not gluten-free unless gluten-free mixes are used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350-400 (will vary based on specific meatball and gravy mix)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies
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