Description
Hearty Salisbury steak meatballs simmer slowly in a rich, savory gravy that brings comfort to dinner tables. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, this dish will satisfy hungry family members seeking a classic American comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag frozen meatballs (25 oz / 709 g)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- ½ tsp powdered onion
- ½ tsp powdered garlic
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 packets brown gravy mix (1.74 oz / 49 g total)
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine frozen meatballs and sliced cremini mushrooms in the slow cooker ceramic insert, distributing evenly across the base.
- Gravy Creation: Vigorously whisk Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, brown gravy mix, and water in a separate bowl until smooth and lump-free.
- Cooking Setup: Pour gravy mixture over meatballs and mushrooms, gently coating each piece thoroughly. Configure slow cooker to low temperature for 4-5 hours or high temperature for 2-3 hours, stirring periodically to prevent adhesion.
- Temperature Verification: Use digital meat thermometer to confirm meatballs reach 165°F (74°C), ensuring mushrooms are tender and gravy develops a rich, glossy consistency.
- Seasoning Refinement: Taste and adjust with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to balance flavor profile.
- Plating: Transfer meatballs and mushrooms over warm egg noodles, white rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for visual appeal and herbaceous notes.
Notes
- Prevent Meatball Clumping: Gently stir every hour to ensure even cooking and prevent meatballs from sticking together or burning at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Temperature Precision: Always use a digital meat thermometer to verify meatballs reach 165°F (74°C) for food safety and optimal texture.
- Gravy Consistency Tip: Whisk the gravy mix thoroughly to eliminate powder lumps, creating a smooth, rich sauce that coats the meatballs perfectly.
- Flavor Enhancement: Taste and adjust seasoning near the end of cooking, adding a pinch of salt or pepper to balance the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg