Description
This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe is a quick and easy comfort meal that features frozen meatballs cooked in a rich brown gravy with beef broth, seasoning mixes, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for busy nights, it’s served with mashed potatoes or rice for a filling family meal. A hassle-free, dump-and-go dish that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen meatballs
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the frozen meatballs into the sauce mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until the meatballs are heated through.
- In the last 10 minutes of cooking, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, and stir it into the gravy to thicken.
- Let it cook for an additional 10 minutes to allow the gravy to thicken.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
- No need to thaw the frozen meatballs before adding them to the slow cooker.
- For a thicker gravy, use the cornstarch slurry; for a thinner gravy, reduce the cornstarch or skip it altogether.
- You can use different types of meatballs, such as turkey or homestyle, depending on preference.
- To make the dish lower in sodium, opt for reduced-sodium beef broth and seasoning mixes.
- This recipe can be doubled, but be mindful of adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on low
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
