Salisbury “Steak” Meatballs

These easy and flavorful Salisbury “Steak” Meatballs are a great way to enhance your dinner and use up those bulk frozen meatballs in your freezer. The juicy meatballs are simmered in a rich and savory gravy, making it a comforting and hearty meal.

A great way to save money on meals is to buy something in bulk and then find multiple ways to use it. Frozen meatballs are a great way to do this and there are so many different ways you can pair them. It makes dinnertime easy and one less thing you have to think about in your busy day.

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Salisbury “Steak” Meatball Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. meatballs, frozen, pre-cooked
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 gravy packet
• 4 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix
• 2 Tbsp. ketchup
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. pepper

For the Day of cooking:

• 2 Tbsp. corn starch
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a large resealable freezer bag.
2. Squish ingredients to combine, remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw (or can be cooked from frozen).
2. Cook in slow cooker on low for 5-6 hours.
3. Mix together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
4. Add the cornstarch slurry to the crockpot, allowing it to cook for an additional 10 minutes to thicken the gravy.

What to Serve with Salisbury “Steak” Meatballs

These meatballs pair wonderfully with white rice or egg noodles.

To make this a complete meal, you can serve it with a side of mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes and vegetables, buttered dinner rolls, or a garden salad. Steamed green beans, broccoli, or cauliflower would also be great additions to this meal.

Variations for Salisbury Steak Meatballs:

For vegetarians, simply substitute the meatballs for a plant-based option of meatball. Many freezer sections in the grocery store will have vegetarian meatballs where other vegetarian foods are located. You can also use vegetable broth instead of beef broth and add a “beef” flavored seasoning packet to achieve the beef taste.

For more recipes like this one, check out our Swedish Meatballs, Teriyaki Meatball Sheet Pan, or Easy Meatball Sub Sandwiches.

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Salisbury “Steak” Meatballs

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

5 hrs

 

Course: Main Course

Servings: 4

Calories: 504 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. meatballs frozen, pre-cooked
• 2 cups low sodium beef broth
• 1 gravy packet
• 4 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix
• 2 Tbsp. ketchup
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. pepper

For day of cooking:

• 2 Tbsp. corn starch
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a large resealable freezer bag.

2. Squish ingredients to combine, remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw (or can be cooked from frozen).

2. Cook in slow cooker on low for 5-6 hours.

3. Mix together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add the cornstarch slurry to the crockpot, allowing it to cook for an additional 10 minutes to thicken the gravy.