Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe
This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs delves into comfort food territory with these bite-sized pieces of goodness! Tender meatballs bob in a rich brown gravy, flavored with onions and mushrooms, and they are delicious, bite after bite. As simple as a slow cooker, this recipe is for those busy days when you’d like a home-cooked meal, without too much of the fuss.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 76kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bag 26 oz frozen meatballs
- 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix or homemade gravy
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 ½ tablespoons ketchup
- 1 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 ½ tablespoons cold water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make the Gravy Whisk the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and water in a bowl. Add the gravy mix packet and onion soup mix packet, mixing until well combined. That makes for a deep and flavorful sauce without a ton of seasoning.
- Combine in the Slow Cooker – Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker, and pour over the mixing bowl of prepared gravy. Gently stir to coat all the meatballs.
- Slow Cook – Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, during which time the meatballs will soak up the savory flavors. Stir and break well to mix and cook evenly.
- Thicken and Serve — 30 minutes before serving: In a very small bowl, combine cornstarch with a bright splash of water to form a slurry, then stir into slow cooker’s gravy, to thicken consistency. When the sauce is at a desired consistency.
NOTES
- For Over-Thickening – if the gravy is too thick, add a bit more beef broth or water to achieve your desired consistency. Adding liquid gradually preserves the hearty flavor and keeps it from getting sloppy.
- Deepen the Flavor — For a more bruise-in-your-face, homemade flavor, stir in a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the gravy. “Just a pinch of paprika or smoked paprika can also add a nice gentle warmth and depth of flavor to the dish.”
NUTRITION
Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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