Description
This Creamy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe offers a comforting and hearty meal made easy by using a slow cooker. Juicy ground beef meatballs simmer in a rich, creamy beef broth gravy, infused with classic seasonings for a delicious and satisfying dinner perfect for family meals or casual gatherings. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a complete dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Gravy
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is well incorporated and uniform.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent cooking. Set aside on a plate or tray.
- Place Meatballs in Slow Cooker: Carefully arrange the formed meatballs in a single layer inside the slow cooker to allow even cooking.
- Mix the Gravy Base: In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth and cornstarch until smooth and free of lumps to prepare the creamy gravy sauce.
- Add Gravy to Slow Cooker: Pour the beef broth and cornstarch mixture evenly over the meatballs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours. This slow cooking process allows the meatballs to become tender and the gravy to thicken into a creamy sauce.
- Serve: Once cooked through and tender, ladle the meatballs along with the gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For best texture, avoid over-mixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper before serving if desired.
- You can add chopped mushrooms or onions to the gravy for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed to loosen the gravy.
