Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs

💗Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Shortcut Friendly: This easy frozen meatball recipe is super fast to prep, thanks to a shortcut, frozen meatballs.

Five-Minute Prep: This is an easy dump-and-go slow cooker recipe. Let the slow cooker do all the work. Toss everything in, set it, and forget it. Just like my easy Crockpot Pulled Pork recipe.

Rich Mushroom Gravy: The rich brown gravy thickens as it cooks and is fabulous over white rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Budget Friendly and Family Approved: Crockpot Salisbury steak meatballs are made with simple ingredients, and even picky eaters will love these gravy-covered meatballs.

🛒Recipe Ingredients

The ingredients list is simple and requires only five ingredients. This is a recipe using frozen meatballs as a shortcut. Please see the printable recipe card below for the exact ingredient amounts. 

Frozen Meatballs – I love to save time in the kitchen, and using frozen meatballs is a big help. I buy the family pack of fully cooked frozen meatballs. There are usually close to 50 in a package. Of course, you can buy a smaller package, but leftovers are fantastic. Use any flavor you like. I have used turkey, Italian, and Classic Homestyle Meatballs.

Gravy Packet – I buy the dry gravy mix that makes two cups. It’s a simple seasoning mix that creates a delicious base for the meatballs. Turkey gravy, brown gravy, or beef gravy works great.

Water – Water is needed to mix the dry gravy mix.

Cream of Mushroom Soup – This adds a creamy texture to the gravy and helps to coat the meatballs. Be sure to try my Creamy Mushroom Rice Recipe, which is made with cream of mushroom soup.

Sliced Mushrooms – I use canned mushrooms for convenience, but if I have fresh mushrooms, I use them for this recipe. They are optional, and you can leave them out.

📋Recipe Substitutions

• If desired, you can make homemade classic meatballs instead of frozen meatballs.
• Substitute the cream of mushroom soup for the cream of chicken.
• Use the brown gravy mix you like the best, or make brown gravy from scratch.
• Feel free to use fresh mushrooms instead of canned mushrooms. Some good choices might be baby portobello mushrooms, white button mushrooms, or baby bellas.
• Mix beef broth with the dry gravy blend instead of water.

🔪How To Make Crockpot Meatballs and Gravy

Crockpot Salisbury Meatballs is a rich, hearty, and comforting meal that comes together fast with frozen meatballs, a delicious mushroom gravy, and a handful of simple pantry ingredients. Here’s how to make it!

Step 1: Mix the gravy packet with the water. Whisk well. Add to the crockpot.

Step 2: Add the can of cream of mushroom soup. Stir.

Step 3: Add mushrooms. Stir.

Step 4: Add the frozen meatballs and stir well to coat and cover with the gravy.

Step 5: Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Step 6: Enjoy over white rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

💭Pro Tips

Consider these handy tips when making this fast and easy recipe.

🥣How To Serve

Slow Cooker Salisbury steak meatballs are an easy dinner for any night of the week. This hot dish is delicious, whether served over buttery egg noodles, white rice, or creamy mashed potatoes. Add a slice of easy, homemade cheesy garlic bread to soak up every last drop.

🧺Storage Tips and Reheating

Storage: Allow the meatballs to cool completely and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Reheat: Heat in a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop until warm throughout. I usually add a splash of water or beef broth to keep the gravy from sticking while the meatballs heat. OR reheat in the microwave for a minute or so until warm throughout. You may need to add a bit of beef broth if the gravy is too thick.