Description
This Creamy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe features tender, flavorful meatballs slow-cooked in a rich beef broth gravy. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal, these meatballs can be served 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 thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Set them aside once shaped.
- Arrange meatballs in slow cooker: Place the formed meatballs evenly in the slow cooker, ensuring they are not overcrowded for even cooking.
- Make the gravy: In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour gravy over meatballs: Carefully pour the beef broth and cornstarch mixture over the meatballs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Cook the meatballs: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the meatballs topped with the creamy gravy. These pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For best results, do not open the slow cooker lid frequently during cooking to maintain heat.
- You can substitute beef broth with low-sodium broth for a lighter option.
- If you prefer thicker gravy, mix an additional 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the slow cooker in the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in a microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
