Slow-Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs

[nverland]

Slow-Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Prep 30 min Total 3 hr 40 min Servings 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups thinly sliced onions
8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
1 cup beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
½ cup plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/3 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon Montreal steak grill seasoning
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 pouch (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ creamy butter mashed potatoes, made as directed on pouch
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves

Steps

1 Spray 5- or 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix melted butter, tomato paste and salt in slow cooker. Add onions and mushrooms; toss to coat. Stir in broth.
2 In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, grill seasoning and soy sauce. Shape into about 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. Place meatballs in slow cooker on top of vegetable mixture.
3 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked (165°F); stir. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and cold water. Quickly stir into slow cooker; cover. Increase to High heat setting; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Serve over mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Tips

Dampen hands slightly when shaping these tender meatballs to help prevent sticking.
Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes really make these easy slow-cooker meatballs into a meal. We liked the creamy butter flavor with these meatballs, but the roasted garlic flavor would be great, too.