Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs: Family-Friendly Comfort
Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs: Family-Friendly Comfort is a delightful dish that brings classic flavors to your table with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this recipe transforms frozen meatballs into a meal bursting with rich, savory sauce that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or egg noodles. In just about 5 minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let the magic happen. The umami-packed gravy elevates the hearty meatballs, ensuring every bite is satisfying and comforting. This dish is not only kid-friendly but also versatile enough to please adults, making it a must-have in your weekly meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (26 oz) frozen meatballs (about 30–35)
- 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Cornstarch and water for thickening
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place frozen meatballs into the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together beef broth, gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours.
- To thicken the gravy, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry; stir into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg