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Crock Pot Meatballs and Gravy

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Meatballs are such a comfort food in our home. Add the gravy and use a crock pot and I am all over those babies! They are a great addition to a family get together or a party!

Crock Pot Meatballs and Gravy

Meatballs are such a comfort food in our home. Add the gravy and use a crock pot and I am all over those babies! They are a great appetizer for a family get together or a party!

The addition of all the spices in this recipe marinates the flavors and combine in a way that will wake up your mouth.

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 24 Ounces Frozen Meatballs
  • 1 Large Onion, sliced
  • 1 8 Ounce Package Sliced Mushrooms
  • 2 Cups Beef Broth
  • 1 Ounce Package Brown Gravy Mix
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1/2 Teaspoon EACH Garlic Powder, Onion Poweder Salt and Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch

The are the INSTRUCTIONS for Preparation:

  • Place the frozen meatballs, sliced onion, and mushrooms in the bottom of your slow cooker. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the beef broth, gravy mix, worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and seasonings. Pour mixture over meatballs. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the slow cooker and set aside. At this point if your slow cooker was on low, turn it up to high. Mix together the cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the broth for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  • Return the meatballs to the slow cooker and stir gently to coat with gravy. Serve immediately.

I used frozen meatballs here for convenience as I was making several dishes.

But feel free to make your own from scratch. If you are starting with a raw meat I would brown the meatballs prior to adding them to the Crock Pot. They can finish cooking along with the rest of the dish.

And use any type of ground meat or meat alternative that you like. This recipe will taste just as good as the one I made here.

When using hamburger, turkey or a meat substitute it is nest to use a higher fat content. For ground beef I use a 70/30 or 80/20 ration.

The moisture adds more liquid to the dish. If you are using a lower fat content then I would watch and make sure the meatballs don’t get too dry.

You also have the option to add sliced mushrooms to the numerous spices. I make these Crock Pot Meatballs and Gravy both ways depending on personal preferences.

These meatballs go well for a Sporting party, scouting event, and a pot luck.

Having a nice easy and hot appetizer is well appreciated!

I have some great tips on getting the most from your crock pot at How Not To Make The Worst Crock Pot Meal Ever.

Meatballs are such a comfort food in our home. Add the gravy and use a crock pot and I am all over those babies! They are a great addition to a family get together or a party!

Crock Pot Meatballs and Gravy

Meatballs are such a comfort food in our home. Add the gravy and us a crock pot and I am all over those babies!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort, meatballs
Method: Slow Cooker
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Slow Cook: 6 hours
Total Time: 5 minutes
Adjust Servings: 6
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 24 Ounces Frozen Meatballs
  • 1 Large Onion, sliced
  • 1 8 Ounce Package Sliced Mushrooms
  • 2 Cups Beef Broth
  • 1 Ounce Package Brown Gravy Mix
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1/2 Teaspoon EACH Garlic Powder, Onion Poweder Salt and Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch

Instructions

  • Place the frozen meatballs, sliced onion, and mushrooms in the bottom of your slow cooker. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the beef broth, gravy mix, worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and seasonings. Pour mixture over meatballs. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the slow cooker and set aside. At this point if your slow cooker was on low, turn it up to high. Mix together the cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the broth for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  • Return the meatballs to the slow cooker and stir gently to coat with gravy. Serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 104kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 9.7g (3%) | Protein: 2.3g (5%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 1.6g (8%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 1096mg (46%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1.6g (2%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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    • blankMarilyn says

      You are welcome Ann. I have so many crock pot recipes since that is my preferred way to cook at home. Well, other than BBQ but hubby does those. Look forward to more and I love #HomesteadBlogHop!! Have a good week!

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  4. blankMichelle says

    That looks and sounds so amazing Marilyn. Meatballs with gravy are always a winning combination. May I ask would the cooking time be a little longer if the meatballs aren’t frozen?

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Actual cook time won;t matter. Those meatballs melt within a few minutes once the crock pot gets up to temperature. Feel free to use fresh! Have a good week!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thanks Laura! I know the boys will love this meal. It is hearty, simple and still blends some great comfort foods!! Enjoy. Have a good week!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thanks Colleen. I think in the picture the gravy looks thich and dry. But it wasn’t! I needed to stir it up some. This gravy is really delicious and so easy. Everyone would love this if you serve it. Enjoy your week!

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  8. blankMiz Helen says

    Hi Marilyn,
    Your Crock Pot Meatballs and Gravy looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday for the party this week. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  12. blankSandra L Garth says

    These look delicious! Hopefully, warmer weather will be here to stay soon and I don’t want to heat up my kitchen. Time to blow the dust off my crockpot! Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story and we hope you will join us again next week.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thank you Sandra. I keep my crock pot going year round just because it is a dump and forget meal. I hope you get to give this a try! Have a great week.

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  14. blankBeverly says

    These sound delicious, Marilyn. I love using frozen meatballs for recipes. They are such a time saver in the kitchen. Love the combination of flavors you have in this recipe. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle!

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  18. blankNatalie A says

    Yum! The meatballs look delicious! I always love crockpot recipes, and I always find that meatballs out of the crockpot taste amazing! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

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