You can make simple salisbury steak meatballs in your slow cooker with a bag of frozen meatballs. These tasty bites cook perfectly in their rich gravy and make a great appetizer or meal.

We always have a bag of frozen meatballs in the house.
They always come through for me when I need them.
But my kids get bored with eating the same thing over and over again.

So I’m always thinking of new ways to serve them. For another delicious beef recipe, explore our easy garlic butter steak bites, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

You know, basically getting them to eat the same thing over and over again.
But no one cares about these Salisbury steak meatballs! They are not at all like spaghetti and meatballs or meatball subs. If you’re seeking a hearty and flavorful alternative to traditional pasta dishes, try our easy creamy beef pasta recipe. They are instead savory meatballs in a thick, brown mushroom gravy, just like Salisbury steaks!

Things you need

You will need the following to make these:

Meatballs: A bag of frozen beef meatballs from your favorite brand. You could also use frozen meatballs that you made yourself.
Onion: A big yellow onion that has been peeled and cut into thin slices.
Condensed soup: beefy mushroom soup. In this case, I don’t think you should switch to a different kind.
The kind of onion mushroom soup mix that comes in a packet. Regular onion soup mix is fine if you can’t find the onion mushroom kind.
Beef broth: For this recipe to work best, don’t use chicken or vegetable broth instead.
A1 Steak Sauce
Cornstarch is used to make the gravy thicker.

○ 1 3 lb bag frozen meatballs
○ 1 large yellow onion peeled & thinly sliced
○ 2 10.75 oz cans condensed beefy mushroom soup
○ 1 pkt onion mushroom soup mix
○ 1 1/2 cups beef broth
○ 1/4 cup A1 steak sauce
○ 2 tbsp cornstarch

How to Do

This is the easiest way to get that salisbury steak flavor that you can imagine! For another comforting slow cooker dish, consider our easy crock pot beef tips and gravy.

Just stir the meatballs and onions together in the bowl of a slow cook.

Set the slow cooker aside.
Then, whisk together the remaining ingredients except for the cornstarch in a mixing bowl until they are evenly combined.
Pour this mixture evenly out over the meatballs.
Give everything a good stir to combine.

Put the cover on the slow cooker and cook the meatballs on HIGH for 3-4 hours.

About 30 minutes before you are ready to serve the meatballs, remove 1/4 cup of the juice from the crockpot and pour it into a small bowl.
Whisk the cornstarch into the bowl with the juice until smooth and evenly combined.

Stir the mixture back into the crockpot.

Cover the slow cooker again and continue cooking for another half an hour or until the gravy thickens.
Serve and enjoy!

Add the meatballs and onions to the bowl of a slow cooker, then stir to combine.
In a mixing bowl add the remaining ingredients, except for the cornstarch, then whisk together until evenly combined. Pour the sauce evenly out over the meatballs, then stir to combine.
Cover & cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
At the last 30 minutes of cook time, removed 1/4 cup of the juice from the crockpot and pour it into a small bowl. Pour the cornstarch into the bowl, and whisk together until smooth and evenly combined. Add the mixture back into the crockpot, stirring to combine. Put the lid on and keep cooking.
Serve warm on top of mashed potatoes or cooked egg noodles.

Serving Suggestions

I like to serve these meatballs the way I would serve salisbury steak – over a bed of mashed potatoes or cooked egg noodles.
My kids love eating these by themselves or served like poutine over a bed of fries with melted shredded mozzarella cheese over top.
Either way is delicious!

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Reheat in the microwave until warm.

Tips and Tricks

Most of the time, you can swap out any variety of meatball you like be it chicken or turkey or whatever. You should use beef meatballs in this recipe because they will make the final dish taste the most like salisbury steak.
I also don’t think you should switch out your cream of soup for a different kind or use chicken or vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
If you want to add more veggie action, you could add the presliced mushrooms you can buy in the produce section of the grocery store in the beginning of the cooking process. For a classic pasta dish that pairs well with hearty entrees, try our easy homemade spaghetti marinara with fresh basil.

Notes

Most of the time, you can swap out any variety of meatball you like be it chicken or turkey or whatever. In this recipe, you want to use beef meatballs so it gives you the most salisbury steak like end result.
Likewise, I don’t recommend swapping your cream of soup for another variety or using chicken or vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
If you want to add more veggie action, you could add the presliced mushrooms you can buy in the produce section of the grocery store in the beginning of the cooking process.

Other Recipes Using Frozen Meatballs

Salisbury steak meatballs are easy to make in the slow cooker for a hearty dinner or appetizer everyone loves! If you’re looking for another quick and comforting meal, our easy homemade hamburger helper is a family favorite.

Make them and enjoy!

Nutrition

Easy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe

You can make simple salisbury steak meatballs in your slow cooker with a bag of frozen meatballs. These tasty bites cook perfectly in their rich gravy and make a great appetizer or meal. They are savory meatballs in a thick, brown mushroom gravy, just like Salisbury steaks!

1 (3 lb) bag frozen beef meatballs
1 large yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 (10.75 oz) cans condensed beefy mushroom soup
1 packet onion mushroom soup mix
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup A1 steak sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch

Add the meatballs and thinly sliced onions to the bowl of a slow cooker, then stir gently to combine.
In a separate mixing bowl, add the condensed beefy mushroom soup, onion mushroom soup mix, beef broth, and A1 steak sauce. Whisk together until all ingredients are evenly combined. Do not add the cornstarch at this stage.
Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the meatballs and onions in the slow cooker, then stir everything together to ensure the meatballs are coated.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Approximately 30 minutes before you are ready to serve, carefully remove 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid (juice) from the slow cooker and pour it into a small bowl.
Add the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the small bowl with the cooking liquid. Whisk vigorously until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
Stir the cornstarch mixture back into the slow cooker with the meatballs and gravy, mixing well to distribute it evenly.
Replace the lid on the slow cooker and continue cooking on HIGH for another 30 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
Serve warm, traditionally over a bed of mashed potatoes or cooked egg noodles, or with fries and melted mozzarella.

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