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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs

A comforting dish featuring tender meatballs in rich gravy, perfect for family dinners and easy to prepare in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with turkey for a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs Can substitute with crushed crackers if desired.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Gravy
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced Optional for added depth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter, yielding approximately 20-24 meatballs.
  3. Lightly spray the slow cooker with cooking spray.
Cooking
  1. Place the meatballs in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth and onion soup mix. Pour this mixture over the meatballs.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  4. If using mushrooms, add them in the last hour of cooking.
Serving
  1. Serve the meatballs warm over mashed potatoes or rice, drizzling the gravy on top.

Notes

Chilling the meat mixture for 30 minutes before forming the meatballs can help hold their shape. For extra flavor, you may sear the meatballs in a skillet before slow cooking.