These Salisbury Steak Meatballs offer a deliciously simple twist on the classic Salisbury steak. Slow-cooked in a rich, savory onion gravy, these tender meatballs deliver all the comforting flavors you love in an easy-to-make dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of sides.
Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Frozen meatballs don’t have to be boring, and this recipe proves that! Traditional Salisbury steak is made with cubed steak or hamburger shaped into patties and smothered in gravy. This is a similar concept. The rich gravy infuses the meatballs with so much flavor. I also love making them in the slow cooker because it helps them become nice and tender. It’s such a versatile ingredient! If you are looking for a new and yummy dinner idea, these Salisbury steak meatballs are worth a try. It’s the ultimate comfort food for any night of the week.
Why You’ll Love These Salisbury Steak Meatballs
- Budget-friendly. This recipe has low-cost items, making it fit for any size budget.
- Great dump meal idea. There’s no prior prep or cooking needed for these meatballs. It’s the ultimate slow cooker dump dinner.
- Weeknight favorite. It’s great to make on a busy day. Set it up in the morning and it’s ready by dinnertime.
What You’ll Need
The ingredients needed for this recipe are all listed below. They are common and affordable items. Scroll down to the recipe card below for exact measurements and more detailed information.
- Frozen meatballs: Use any variety of frozen meatballs that you like. Ground beef, turkey meatballs, chicken meatballs, or even Italian style are fine.
- Beef broth: This will be the base for your gravy. It’s a great way to flavor the meatballs.
- Brown gravy and onion soup mixes: I use a combination of brown gravy, and onion soup mixes to deepen the flavor and richness of the sauce.
- Ketchup: I add ketchup to it as well for sweetness and acidity.
- Worcestershire sauce: Looking for umami? That’s where Worcestershire comes in. I add a small amount to balance the other ingredients.
- Cornstarch and water: To thicken your sauce, you will need cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry.
How to Make Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Preparing this crock pot recipe is easier than ever! The hardest part is waiting for it to cook. Once all of the ingredients are measured, just add them to the pot and let the slow cooker do the work.
- Grease the pot and add the meatballs. Generously spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add the frozen meatballs.
- Combine the sauce ingredients. Whisk the remaining ingredients (minus the cornstarch and water) in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Coat the meatballs. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir them well to coat them thoroughly.
- Cook. Cover the pot and cook for 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high.
- Make the slurry. Once the meatballs are done, combine the cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir it into the sauce and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Serve. Top with fresh parsley, and enjoy the Salisbury steak meatballs with your favorite side dish!
Serving Ideas
These salisbury steak meatballs are best served over egg noodles, white rice, or mashed potatoes. Try Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Amish Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes.
Bread is a great side dish for soaking up the extra gravy. Sourdough Rolls and Homemade Crescent Rolls are wonderful options.
Tips and Variations
- Meatballs in mushroom sauce: Try adding sliced mushrooms to the slow cooker!
- Homemade beef mince balls: Make your own meatballs using our favorite meatball recipe.
- Stir often: Be sure that you stir the meatballs often to ensure that they are warmed through.
- Keep the meatballs frozen: There’s no need to thaw the meatballs before you make this meal.
Proper Storage of Leftovers
Store Leftover meatballs and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Reheat in the microwave or a saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through.
More Meatball Recipes to Try
Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 26 oz bag of frozen meatballs
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 pkt brown gravy mix
- 1 pkt onion soup mix
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the slow cooker insert with non stick cooking spray, dump the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl combine the beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, mix together. Pour all over the meatballs and stir to coat.
- Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours. Make sure to stir every so often.
- When it’s done cooking mix together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir. Pour onto the meatballs and stir until everything is mixed together.
- Serve the meatballs over a yummy bed of mashed potatoes or egg noodles! Chopped parsley on top is optional.
Last Step:
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- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days
- Want it faster? Cook on high for 3 hours!
- These would even be good over a bed of rice!
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2 comments on “Salisbury Steak Meatballs”
This was so delicious and so easy!! Because I was so focused on the necessary ingredients, I didn’t notice it was to be made in a crock pot! Since I started it too late, I followed everything with the exception of the crock pot. I put everything in a 9×13 pan and baked it at 375 for one hour. Then I thickened it as directed…. YUM!!!
Thank you Susan! Glad it worked out!