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Slow Cooker Salisbury Meatballs

Savory Slow Cooker Salisbury Meatballs Your Family Will Love

Delight in the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Salisbury Meatballs, a family-friendly dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • ½ lb Ground Pork or substitute with more beef
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs plain or Italian seasoned
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Egg or use a flax egg for egg-free
  • ¼ cup Milk or evaporated milk for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoon Butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoon Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 2 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Mushrooms sliced, optional
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream optional
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  2. Roll small portions of the meat mixture into uniform balls, about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter. Place on a plate.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add sliced onion and mushrooms, sauté for 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the sautéed vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  6. Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Pour the gravy into the slow cooker and gently place the browned meatballs into the sauce, ensuring they're submerged.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  9. If desired, stir in heavy cream about 30 minutes before serving for a creamy gravy.
  10. Serve the meatballs and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the meatball mixture and do not skip browning the meatballs.

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