Description

This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe is a comforting and easy meal made with frozen meatballs simmered in a savory brown gravy enhanced with onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, these meatballs develop tender flavors during a slow cooking process, making them an ideal choice to serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

1 bag (26 oz) frozen meatballs (about 30-35 meatballs)

Gravy

2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 packet brown gravy mix
1 packet onion soup mix
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Thickening Slurry

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

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Instructions

Prepare the Gravy: In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
Slow Cook the Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker.
Pour the gravy: Pour the prepared gravy mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened.
Make the Slurry: In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry.
Thicken the Gravy: After 6 hours of cooking, stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker, cover, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the gravy reaches your desired thickness.
Serve: Once the gravy is thickened, serve the Salisbury steak meatballs over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

Use reduced-sodium beef broth to control the salt content of the dish.
Ensure the cornstarch slurry is well mixed before adding to prevent lumps in the gravy.
You can customize the dish by adding vegetables like mushrooms or green beans into the slow cooker for added nutrition.
For a gluten-free version, verify that the meatballs and gravy mix are certified gluten-free.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.