Description
Tender and juicy meatballs slow-cooked in a rich Salisbury steak-inspired brown gravy—perfect over mashed potatoes or noodles.
Ingredients
1 (32 oz) bag frozen homestyle meatballs
1 packet brown gravy mix (0.87 oz)
1 packet au jus gravy mix (1 oz)
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ medium onion, finely chopped (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Mashed potatoes or egg noodles, for serving
Instructions
1. Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker. Add chopped onions if using.
2. Place frozen meatballs into the cooker.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the brown gravy mix, au jus mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Pour the gravy mixture over the meatballs and stir gently.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
6. (Optional) Thicken with cornstarch slurry 10 minutes before serving if desired.
7. Serve hot over mashed potatoes or noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth and gravy mix to reduce salt content.
Add mushrooms or bell peppers for more veggies and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
This dish pairs well with green beans or a simple garden salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg