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Slow Cooker Salisbury Meatballs

Slow Cooker Salisbury Meatballs

These Slow Cooker Salisbury Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and smothered in rich onion-mushroom gravy. It’s the perfect combination of juicy homemade meatballs and savory comfort food — all made in your crockpot with minimal effort. Serve them over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a cozy family dinner or as easy party meatballs in the crockpot for gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Meatballs:
  • 1½ lbs ground beef
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Gravy:
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced (optional)
  • For Serving:
  • Mashed potatoes rice, or egg noodles
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Make the Meatballs:
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1-inch balls.
  3. Brown the Meatballs (Optional):
  4. Heat a skillet with a little oil and brown the meatballs on all sides. This adds flavor and helps them hold their shape.
  5. Mix the Gravy:
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  7. Assemble the Crockpot:
  8. Add sliced onions and mushrooms to the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the meatballs on top. Pour the gravy mixture over everything.
  9. Cook:
  10. Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3 hours, until meatballs are tender and cooked through.
  11. Thicken (Optional):
  12. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it in during the last 15 minutes.
  13. Serve:
  14. Spoon meatballs and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can use frozen meatballs for convenience — just reduce cooking time slightly.
  • Add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar for deeper flavor.
  • For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
  • Make ahead: Prep the meatballs and gravy mixture the night before for easy mornings.