Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe
This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe is a comforting and easy meal perfect for busy days. Tender frozen meatballs simmered with sliced baby bella mushrooms, chopped onion, and garlic in a savory brown gravy made from gravy mix, onion soup mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Cooked low and slow for a rich, flavorful dish that’s effortless to prepare and satisfying to eat. Garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness.
- Author: Ruby
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 5 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Meatballs and Vegetables
- 36 ounces frozen meatballs
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Mix
- 1 envelope brown gravy mix
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1 ½ cups beef broth (low-sodium) or water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Garnish
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including frozen meatballs, sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, minced garlic, gravy and soup mixes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley.
- Add Meatballs and Vegetables: Place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker. Scatter the sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, and minced garlic evenly over the meatballs to distribute flavors.
- Add Liquids: Pour the beef broth (or water if preferred) and the Worcestershire sauce over the meatballs and vegetables ensuring they are moistened for a rich sauce.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the brown gravy mix and onion soup mix evenly on top of all ingredients in the slow cooker to create the savory gravy base.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for 3 to 5 hours or until the meatballs are thoroughly heated through and the sauce has thickened, stirring once halfway through cooking for even flavor distribution.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, serve the meatballs and sauce hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley to add a fresh and colorful finishing touch.
Notes
- Use low-sodium beef broth to control salt levels.
- Can substitute water if beef broth is unavailable.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure gravy mixes are certified gluten-free.
- Stir halfway through cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even flavor melding.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 6 meatballs with sauce)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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