🍽️ Tasty Slow Cooker Salisbury Meatballs
Tasty Slow Cooker Salisbury Meatballs: Cozy, Savory, and Effortless
These Tasty Slow Cooker Salisbury Meatballs are the perfect blend of comfort food and convenience. Tender meatballs simmer in a rich, savory Salisbury-style gravy that delivers major flavor with minimal effort.
A true weeknight hero, this dish works for meal prep, family dinners, or cold-weather comfort nights — with almost no hands-on cooking.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Slow cooker does 90% of the work
- Rich, savory gravy tastes like classic Salisbury steak
- Flexible — use homemade or frozen meatballs
- Budget-friendly and family-friendly
- Great for meal prep and reheats beautifully
- Pairs with mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or veggies
🥘 Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen homestyle meatballs
or 24–30 homemade meatballs
For the Salisbury Gravy
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 small onion, sliced
🍲 Instructions
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker
Place frozen meatballs into the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Make the Salisbury Gravy
In a bowl, whisk together:
- cream of mushroom soup
- beef broth
- gravy mix
- Worcestershire
- ketchup
- seasonings
Pour this mixture over the meatballs.
3. Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Stir halfway if possible to coat evenly.
4. Serve
Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Add parsley for color.
🔥 Expert Tips
- Use homestyle meatballs — Italian ones change the flavor
- Add sliced mushrooms for extra umami
- Stir in 1–2 tbsp sour cream at the end for creamier gravy
- If gravy is too thin: mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in during last 20 minutes
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Over creamy mashed potatoes
- On buttered egg noodles
- With roasted green beans or peas
- As a party appetizer in a small slow cooker
❓ FAQ
Can I use homemade meatballs?
Yes! Brown them first for best texture.
Can I freeze Salisbury meatballs?
Yes — freeze before or after cooking. Gravy reheats well.
Can I make this without cream soup?
Replace with ½ cup heavy cream + ½ cup broth + 1 tsp cornstarch.
🧮 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
- Calories: ~360
- Carbs: 15g
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 22g
