Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of classic Salisbury steak with this easy slow cooker meatball recipe. Tender meatballs in a rich gravy, served over your choice of side, make for a hearty and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the gravy:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 package (1 oz) onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Optional garnish:
- fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook in the slow cooker: Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Mix beef broth, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup in a bowl, then pour over the meatballs. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Thicken the gravy: Thirty minutes before serving, stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with parsley, over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brown the meatballs before slow cooking.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as substitutes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs with gravy
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
