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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs

A comforting meal featuring tender meatballs simmered in a rich mushroom gravy, perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Gravy
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (canned or fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs about one inch in diameter.
  3. Optional: Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before adding them to the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth and onion soup mix, then pour this over the meatballs and sprinkle the mushrooms on top.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  3. If desired, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a little cold water and stir it into the sauce during the last hour of cooking to thicken.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, or on a toasted bun for a delicious sandwich. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.