Creamy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Description

This Creamy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe is a comforting, hearty dish made with seasoned ground beef patties or meatballs smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom gravy. Slow-cooked to perfection, the meat becomes tender and juicy while soaking up all the savory flavors. It’s the ultimate cozy meal, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a satisfying family dinner.

Ingredients For the Meat Patties/Meatballs:

500g ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the Creamy Sauce:
1 can cream of mushroom soup
½ cup beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp mustard (optional)
½ tsp black pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
Shape mixture into patties or meatballs.
Lightly brown them in a pan for extra flavor (optional but recommended).
Place the patties/meatballs into the slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and pepper.
Pour the sauce evenly over the meat.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
Stir gently before serving and spoon extra sauce on top.
Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.

Tips, Notes & Q&A

For richer flavor, always brown the meat first. You can add sliced mushrooms or onions for extra texture. If the sauce is too thick, add a little broth; if too thin, mix cornstarch with water and stir in.
Q: Can I use turkey instead of beef? Yes, ground turkey works well.
Q: Can I make it ahead? Yes, store in fridge up to 3 days.
Q: Can I freeze it? Yes, freeze for up to 1 month.

Servings & Nutrition

Serves: 4 people
Calories: ~350–450 kcal per serving
High in protein, rich and filling, with moderate fats and carbs depending on sides served.

Benefits

Provides high protein for muscle health
Comfort food that’s easy to prepare
Budget-friendly and family-friendly
Perfect for meal prep and leftovers