Description
This Creamy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe features tender, flavorful beef meatballs simmered in a rich and creamy beef broth gravy. Perfect for an easy comforting meal, these meatballs are cooked low and slow in the slow cooker, making them juicy and packed with savory flavors. Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Gravy
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Form the meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Set them aside on a plate or tray while you prepare the gravy mixture.
- Place meatballs in slow cooker: Arrange the formed meatballs evenly in the slow cooker crock.
- Make the gravy mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps to ensure a silky gravy.
- Combine and cook: Pour the broth and cornstarch mixture over the meatballs in the slow cooker, covering them completely in the liquid.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until the meatballs are thoroughly cooked and tender. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld and the meatballs to stay moist.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the meatballs hot with the creamy gravy from the slow cooker. They pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a thicker gravy, you can mix in an additional teaspoon of cornstarch with a little cold water and cook on high for an extra 15 minutes.
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adding chopped fresh parsley to the meatball mixture can add a fresh flavor dimension.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can bake the meatballs at 350°F (175°C) covered with gravy in a casserole dish for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
