Description
These crockpot meatballs in rich onion gravy are a hearty, fuss-free comfort food made with frozen meatballs and pantry staples. Delicious served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (24–32 oz) bag frozen meatballs
- 2 packets brown gravy mix
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- Cornstarch + water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Make the Gravy Mix: In a bowl, whisk together brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Add to Crockpot: Place frozen meatballs into your slow cooker. Add onions and mushrooms if using. Pour the gravy mixture over the top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until meatballs are hot and tender.
- Thicken Gravy (Optional): Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into the pot 30 minutes before serving, if a thicker sauce is desired.
- Serve: Gently stir and serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
This recipe works well with turkey or beef meatballs. For a richer flavor, substitute ½ cup of the broth with red wine or add a splash of cream at the end. Leftovers reheat well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 5–6 meatballs)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg