Description
A delightful meal combining classic flavors with minimal effort, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (24 oz) container refrigerated mashed potatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 5 celery stalks (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup butter (preferably Kerrygold)
- 2 packets brown gravy mix
- 1 (26 oz) bag frozen meatballs
- 2 cups baby carrots
Instructions
- Start by preparing your ingredients. Chop the celery into rough pieces.
- In a large pot, combine the water, onion soup mix, and butter. Stir well over medium heat until the butter melts completely.
- Add the chopped celery and baby carrots to the pot. Let them simmer for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the frozen meatballs to the pot and stir gently to combine.
- Sprinkle the brown gravy mix over the mixture and stir well to dissolve the mix into the liquid.
- Allow the pot to come to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let everything simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the refrigerated mashed potatoes according to package instructions and keep warm.
- After 30 minutes, check the meatballs and veggies for doneness before serving.
- Scoop the mashed potatoes onto serving plates and top with the meatball and veggie mixture. Enjoy warm!
Notes
For best results, ensure the brown gravy mix is dissolved well to avoid clumps. Avoid overcooking the veggies for a nice crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg