Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs
These delicious Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs are a comforting dish that's perfect for a family meal. Tender meatballs simmered in a rich mushroom gravy create a hearty and satisfying experience. Paired with mashed potatoes, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 skillet
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, egg, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have approximately 16 meatballs.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes, then transfer them to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, combine the beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the meatballs in the slow cooker and add sliced mushrooms if using.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Once done, stir the gravy and serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables to the slow cooker, such as carrots or peas, for more nutrition.
You can use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter version instead of ground beef. Adjust the cooking time if necessary.