This Crockpot Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe is the ultimate comfort meal. Frozen homestyle meatballs are smothered in a rich, flavorful gravy, making dinner effortless yet delicious. Even skeptics are blown away by how close it tastes to homemade Salisbury steak.
Ingredients
- 26 oz bag frozen homestyle meatballs
- 8 oz sliced brown mushrooms (optional)
- 1 sliced onion
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 oz package brown gravy mix
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for slurry if gravy needs thickening)
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot
Spray a 6-quart crockpot with nonstick spray. Layer sliced mushrooms and onions at the bottom. - Add Meatballs
Pour frozen meatballs over the vegetables. No need to thaw. - Make the Gravy
In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, brown gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and garlic. - Combine and Cook
Pour the gravy over the meatballs. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours. - Optional Gravy Thickening
If the gravy is too thin, whisk cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour over meatballs and cook 10 more minutes until thickened. - Serve and Enjoy
Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish if desired.
Notes
- Mushrooms are optional if your family doesn’t like them.
- Adjust gravy thickness with cornstarch slurry.
- Perfect served with rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles.
- This recipe is inspired by trusted slow cooker recipes that are simple and reliable.
Nutrition (Approximate per Serving)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
Crockpot Salisbury Steak Meatballs – Easy Comfort Food
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Classic comfort meal made easy with frozen meatballs smothered in rich gravy in the crockpot.
Ingredients
26 oz bag frozen homestyle meatballs
8 oz sliced brown mushrooms (optional)
1 sliced onion
2 cups beef broth
1 oz package brown gravy mix
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp cornstarch (for slurry if needed)
0.25 cup water
Instructions
1. Spray a 6-quart crockpot with nonstick spray. Layer mushrooms and onions at the bottom.
2. Pour frozen meatballs over vegetables.
3. Whisk together beef broth, brown gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and garlic.
4. Pour gravy over meatballs.
5. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
6. If gravy is too thin, whisk cornstarch and water to make slurry and pour over meatballs. Cook 10 more minutes.
7. Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Optional mushrooms. Adjust gravy thickness with cornstarch. Perfect with rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Salisbury steak, meatballs, slow cooker, comfort food