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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Food

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Tender Salisbury steak meatballs simmered in a rich mushroom gravy, perfect for cozy family dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or white button), finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into roughly 1.5-inch meatballs, about 20 meatballs total.
  3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped mushrooms and chopped onion. Cook until mushrooms release moisture and onions turn translucent, about 7-8 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to coat. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
  5. Add ketchup and Dijon mustard. Let the sauce simmer gently until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Place meatballs in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible. Pour mushroom gravy evenly over the meatballs.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until meatballs are tender and fully cooked.
  8. Before serving, gently stir meatballs to coat with sauce. If gravy is too thick, stir in a splash of beef broth or water to loosen.

Notes

Sauté mushrooms and onions before adding to slow cooker to avoid watery sauce. Mix meatball ingredients gently to keep them tender. Use low setting for best texture; high setting can be used for 2-3 hours if short on time. Gluten-free substitutions include almond flour for breadcrumbs and flour. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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