Name: Easy Frozen Meatball Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 32 ounces frozen fully cooked beef meatballs; 3 cups baby carrots; 2 cups sliced celery; 2 cups beef broth; 2 packets brown gravy mix (0.87 ounce each); 1 packet onion soup mix (1 ounce); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional thickening); 8 cups prepared mashed potatoes for serving

Description

A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender meatballs, vibrant vegetables, and rich gravy served over fluffy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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32 ounces frozen fully cooked beef meatballs
3 cups baby carrots
2 cups sliced celery
2 cups beef broth
2 packets brown gravy mix (0.87 ounce each)
1 packet onion soup mix (1 ounce)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional thickening)
8 cups prepared mashed potatoes for serving

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Instructions

Start by adding the frozen fully cooked meatballs to the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
Next, scatter the baby carrots and sliced celery evenly over the meatballs.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix packets, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried thyme, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the meatballs and vegetables.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 240 to 360 minutes or on HIGH for 120 to 180 minutes.
If you like thicker gravy, stir together the cornstarch and water and stir into the hot liquid in the slow cooker.
Taste the gravy and adjust with more black pepper or salt if needed.
To serve, spoon a generous amount of warm mashed potatoes onto each plate and top with the meatballs, carrots, celery, and gravy. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and adjust seasonings to your taste. The recipe can also be made with turkey or chicken meatballs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 60mg