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Delicious slow cooker meatballs served with rich gravy on a plate.

Slow Cooker Meatballs with Gravy

A low-effort, comforting meal made with frozen meatballs, savory onion soup mix, and beef broth, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs and gravy
  • 1 to 2 pounds frozen meatballs (beef, chicken, or turkey meatballs) No need to thaw
  • 1 or 2 packets onion soup mix or brown gravy mix Use 1 packet for milder flavor
  • 2 to 3 cups beef broth Low sodium recommended
For serving
  • Mashed potatoes Homemade or prepared

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place frozen meatballs in an even layer inside the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the packet(s) of soup mix into the beef broth until fully dissolved and smooth.
  3. Pour the seasoned broth over the meatballs, coating them evenly.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  2. If the gravy looks thin at the end, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch into 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes to thicken.
  3. Spoon meatballs and gravy over mashed potatoes and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For thicker gravy, have cornstarch and water on hand. Use gluten-free ingredients for a gluten-free option.

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