Description
Tender and juicy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs simmered in a rich, savory homemade gravy. This easy, hands-off recipe blends classic flavors with a fuss-free slow cooker method for comforting dinners any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined to keep the meatballs tender.
- Shape the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into uniform meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter for even cooking and presentation.
- Brown the Meatballs (Optional): In a hot skillet with a little oil, quickly brown the meatballs until golden crust forms, sealing in juices. This adds extra flavor but can be skipped.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the slow cooker, whisk together beef broth, mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth to create a rich gravy base.
- Add Meatballs and Cook: Place meatballs carefully into the slow cooker, coating them evenly with sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender and fully cooked.
- Final Touches: If sauce needs thickening, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with cold water and stir into slow cooker about 15 minutes before serving. Allow to thicken to desired consistency.
Notes
- Use fresh onion and quality ground beef for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the meatball ingredients to prevent toughness.
- Browning meatballs is recommended for deeper flavor but optional.
- Check seasoning of the sauce before cooking and adjust salt and Worcestershire sauce as needed.
- Use an adequately sized slow cooker to avoid overcrowding the meatballs.
- A cornstarch slurry can be used to thicken the sauce without altering flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg