Description
This Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe combines tender frozen beef meatballs with a rich, savory mushroom and onion gravy, slow-cooked to perfection. The dish captures the classic flavors of Salisbury steak in an easy, comforting meal served best over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or fries for a family-friendly dinner that requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 bag frozen beef meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
Vegetables
- 1 large yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
Gravy & Soup Mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed beefy mushroom soup
- 1 packet onion mushroom soup mix (or regular onion soup mix if unavailable)
Liquids & Sauces
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup A1 steak sauce
Thickening Agent
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine Meatballs and Onions: Place the frozen beef meatballs and the thinly sliced yellow onion into the slow cooker bowl and stir them together evenly.
- Mix Gravy Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed beefy mushroom soup, onion mushroom soup mix, beef broth, and A1 steak sauce until thoroughly combined.
- Add Gravy Mixture: Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the meatballs and onions in the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients well.
- Cook on High: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to heat through thoroughly.
- Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: About 30 minutes before serving, remove 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and place it into a small bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch until smooth and fully dissolved.
- Thicken Gravy: Stir the cornstarch slurry back into the slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes or until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the meatballs and thickened gravy over mashed potatoes, cooked egg noodles, or fries. Garnish as desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Do not substitute the beefy mushroom soup or beef broth as these ingredients contribute key flavors essential to achieving the classic Salisbury steak taste.
- If onion mushroom soup mix is unavailable, regular onion soup mix can be used, but flavor may slightly vary.
- Leftover meatballs with gravy can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a kid-friendly variation, serve over fries topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a poutine-style meal.
- Ensure cornstarch is fully dissolved before adding back to the slow cooker to avoid lumps in the gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 4.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Salisbury steak meatballs, slow cooker meatballs, beef meatball gravy, comfort food, easy dinner, mushroom gravy, slow cooker recipe
