Description
This Tasty Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe offers a comforting and flavorful meal made with tender beef meatballs simmered in a rich, savory gravy. Perfect for a hearty family dinner, these meatballs are slow-cooked to perfection with mushrooms and onions, making them juicy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning)
Sauce and Garnish
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the meat.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until they develop a nice crust but are not cooked through. This step helps to lock in flavor and texture.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the browned meatballs in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, ketchup, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Add Sauce and Vegetables: Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Top with sliced onions and mushrooms evenly.
- Cook Slowly: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
- Thicken the Gravy: About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker and continue cooking until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. They pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete meal.
- For a lighter version, ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef.
- Meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and frozen either raw or cooked for convenience.
