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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs

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These Salisbury steak meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and slow-cooked in a rich mushroom gravy. Made right in your slow cooker, they’re the ultimate comfort food—easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknights.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
  • Total Time: Up to 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American Comfort Food

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small onion, grated or finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • Optional: fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Roll the mixture into meatballs and place them at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Layer sliced mushrooms and onions over the meatballs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the meatballs.
  5. Cover and cook: Low for 5–6 hours or High for 2.5–3 hours.
  6. About 20 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with cold water, stir into the slow cooker, and let the gravy thicken.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Notes

  • Browning the meatballs before slow cooking adds extra flavor but is optional.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • Frozen meatballs can be used in a pinch—just make the gravy from scratch.
  • Add a splash of cream or sour cream at the end for a creamier gravy.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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