Tasty Slow Cooker Salisbury Meatballs Recipe
Tender and flavorful Salisbury meatballs slow-cooked in a rich brown gravy made with beef broth, brown gravy mix, and onion soup mix. This easy-to-make comfort dish is perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or cooked egg noodles for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meatballs and Gravy
- 26 ounces frozen meatballs (approximately 30 to 35 pieces)
- 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Arrange Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs evenly in the slow cooker insert to ensure even cooking and heat distribution.
- Prepare Gravy Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Gravy to Meatballs: Pour the prepared gravy mixture over the meatballs in the slow cooker and gently stir to coat all meatballs evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours until the meatballs are heated through and tender to the fork.
- Thicken Gravy: About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to form a smooth slurry. Stir this slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the gravy.
- Serve: Spoon the meatballs and thickened gravy over mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or cooked egg noodles, and serve immediately for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use reduced-sodium beef broth to keep the gravy from becoming too salty.
- Stir gently and occasionally during cooking to prevent the meatballs from sticking to the slow cooker.
- If thicker gravy is desired, let the slurry cook longer or add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch slurry.
- Check all ingredients for allergens if serving to guests with food allergies.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve a larger crowd using a larger slow cooker or cooking in batches.
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