Description
Hearty Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs promise comfort and flavor in one delightful dish. Savory beef meatballs swimming in rich mushroom gravy will satisfy hungry diners seeking a classic American comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, minced onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently form the meat mixture into 12 uniform meatballs, ensuring they are compact and hold together well.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F) and carefully brown meatballs in batches, rotating to achieve an even golden exterior on all sides.
- Transfer browned meatballs to the slow cooker, maintaining their shape and integrity.
- Deglaze the skillet with beef broth, scraping up caramelized bits from the pan’s surface, then pour the flavorful liquid over the meatballs.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until meatballs are tender and fully cooked.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by whisking cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir into the slow cooker to initiate gravy thickening.
- Pour heavy cream into the slow cooker, stirring gently to incorporate, and allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 20 minutes until gravy reaches desired consistency.
- Plate meatballs over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice, generously coating with the rich, savory gravy.
Notes
- Customize meat blend by mixing ground beef with ground pork or turkey for varied flavor and texture profiles.
- Prevent dense meatballs by gently mixing ingredients and avoiding overworking the meat mixture.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko.
- Enhance gravy depth by adding a splash of red wine or mushroom stock during simmering process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg