Crockpot Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe
Easy Crockpot Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, and rich gravy for a cozy dinner
Equipment
- Crockpot (slow cooker)
- Large mixing bowl
- Skillet (optional)
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare meatballs
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
Step 2: Optional browning
- Brown meatballs in a skillet for extra flavor, but this step is optional.
Step 3: Add to crockpot
- Place meatballs in the crockpot.
Step 4: Make gravy
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Step 5: Combine
- Pour gravy over meatballs, making sure they are well coated.
Step 6: Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours.
Step 7: Thicken (optional)
- If needed, mix cornstarch with water and stir in to thicken the gravy.
Step 8: Serve
- Serve warm with your favorite side dishes.