Description
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with our Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe. Tender meatballs simmered in savory gravy cooked effortlessly in your crockpot, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners. This hearty dish offers rich flavors and a satisfying meal with minimal effort, making it a go-to for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup or tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or parsley
- Optional: sliced mushrooms or diced veggies
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly and shape into 1-1.5 inch meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, ketchup or tomato paste, thyme, and seasonings. Pour the gravy over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until meatballs are tender and gravy is rich.
- If desired, add sliced mushrooms or vegetables in the last hour of cooking for extra flavor.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for enhanced flavor.
- Flipping meatballs halfway helps them cook evenly and develop a crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low / 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg