Crockpot Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe
These Crockpot Salisbury Steak Meatballs are an easy, comforting meal made by slow cooking frozen meatballs in a rich, savory gravy made from beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, the dish is perfect served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, making a hearty dinner for the whole family with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 30-35 frozen homemade meatballs (or a 26-oz store-bought bag of frozen 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
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Add meatballs: Spray the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Dump the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker.
- Make the gravy: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix packet, onion soup mix packet, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until thoroughly combined. Pour this mixture over the frozen meatballs and stir gently to coat all the meatballs evenly.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on LOW heat for 5 hours. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
- Thicken the gravy: In a small bowl or spouted measuring cup, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry. Stir this mixture into the crockpot and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the gravy thickens to a nice, rich consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the Salisbury steak meatballs and thickened gravy over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and enjoy a comforting, hearty meal.
Notes
- Using reduced-sodium beef broth helps control saltiness in the gravy.
- If you prefer a stronger onion flavor, add some finely chopped fresh onions along with the onion soup mix.
- Homemade meatballs can be used, frozen in advance, or you may use store-bought frozen meatballs to save time.
- Make sure to spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- This dish pairs excellently with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles for a classic Salisbury steak experience.