Description

Tender meatballs slow-cooked in rich Salisbury-style gravy—an easy comfort meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

1 ½ lbs ground beef

½ cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

For the Gravy:

1 ½ cups beef broth

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional but recommended)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1 ½-inch meatballs.

Optional: Brown meatballs in a skillet for extra flavor (1–2 minutes per side), or place directly in slow cooker.

Make the Gravy: In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire, and ketchup. Pour over the meatballs.

Add sliced onions and mushrooms on top.

Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.

During the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch and water into a slurry and stir into the slow cooker to thicken the gravy.

Serve meatballs with gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For a shortcut, use frozen pre-cooked meatballs.

Browning the meatballs adds depth of flavor but is optional for convenience.

Make it gluten-free by using GF breadcrumbs and checking the broth/ketchup labels.

Leftovers keep well and are freezer-friendly—great for batch cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
Category: Dinner, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker Recipes
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American