Description
Succulent Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs bring classic comfort to dinner tables with rich, savory flavors. Hearty ground beef mingles with caramelized onions and mushroom gravy, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 bag frozen meatballs (25 ounces / 709 grams)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- ½ teaspoon powdered onion
- ½ teaspoon powdered garlic
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Liquid and Gravy:
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 packets brown gravy mix (1.74 ounces / 49 grams total)
Instructions
- Gather premium frozen meatballs, freshly sliced cremini mushrooms, tangy Worcestershire sauce, aromatic granulated onion powder, minced garlic powder, packaged brown gravy mix, and cool filtered water for this comforting slow cooker meal.
- Carefully transfer the frozen meatballs and sliced mushrooms into the ceramic slow cooker insert, ensuring even distribution across the base.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, brown gravy mix, and water until the mixture becomes smooth and fully incorporated with no visible powder lumps.
- Pour the prepared gravy mixture evenly over the meatballs and mushrooms, gently stirring to coat each meatball completely and ensure thorough sauce coverage.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and allow the ingredients to simmer and meld together for 4 to 5 hours, or alternatively use high temperature for 2 to 3 hours, stirring gently every 60 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Use a digital meat thermometer to confirm meatballs have reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), simultaneously checking that mushrooms are tender and gravy has thickened to a rich, glossy consistency.
- Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed for balanced flavor.
- Serve the succulent meatballs and mushrooms over warm buttered egg noodles, fluffy white rice, or creamy mashed potatoes, garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley for a touch of color and herbaceous brightness.
Notes
- Transform frozen meatballs into a comforting, hearty meal with minimal kitchen effort.
- Slow cooking allows deep flavor infusion, creating tender meatballs swimming in rich, savory gravy.
- Worcestershire sauce adds depth and complexity, elevating the traditional brown gravy mix.
- Mushrooms provide earthy undertones and a delightful meaty texture alongside the protein.
- Versatile dish perfect for busy weeknights, offering a satisfying one-pot dinner solution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg