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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs

These slow cooker Salisbury steak meatballs are tender, flavorful, and simmered in a rich mushroom gravy. A comforting dinner that’s easy to prepare and perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, meatball recipes, salisbury steak meatballs, slow cooker meatballs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Michonne Zendaya
Cost: 16

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • slow cooker
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning meatballs)
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for gravy)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined and form into meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add sliced mushrooms to the slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over meatballs and mushrooms.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours until meatballs are cooked through.
  • If thicker gravy is desired, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir into slow cooker and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Notes

For best results, brown the meatballs before adding them to the slow cooker. Serve with a side of vegetables for a complete meal. Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day.