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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs

A deliciously easy recipe for meatballs in a savory gravy, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground beef Lean ground beef works best.
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs Preferably seasoned.
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
For the Gravy
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening.
  • 1 packet Onion soup mix
Optional
  • Vegetables (peas or carrots) For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Combine well and shape into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  2. If desired, brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for a couple of minutes on each side for deeper flavor.
Cooking
  1. Place the meatballs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the beef broth with the onion soup mix until well combined, then pour over the meatballs.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
  4. For a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with a bit of cold water to create a slurry. Stir it in 30 minutes before serving and let it cook until thickened.
  5. Serve meatballs over mashed potatoes or rice, garnished with peas or carrots if desired.

Notes

Feel free to enhance flavor with herbs like thyme or parsley. This dish freezes well; store in airtight containers for future meals.