Description
This Easy Frozen Meatball Pot Roast is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Made with frozen meatballs, potatoes, carrots, and a flavorful gravy, this slow cooker meal is both delicious and convenient.
Ingredients
Scale
Frozen Meatball Pot Roast:
- 1 bag (28 ounces) frozen homestyle meatballs
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet (1 ounce) onion soup mix
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Place Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the frozen meatballs, potatoes, carrots, and onion in the slow cooker.
- Prepare Gravy Mixture: Whisk together the beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper. Pour over the meatballs and vegetables.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Thicken (Optional): If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a thicker gravy.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with bread or over rice.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of celery or cream of chicken soup for variety.
- For extra richness, stir in 2 tablespoons of sour cream before serving.
- To bake in the oven, cover tightly in a Dutch oven and bake at 325°F for about 2 1/2 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (slow cooker on low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
