🥔🍝 Slow Cooker Meatballs & Potatoes (Hearty Family Style)

📝 Description

This Slow Cooker Meatballs & Potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort meal. Juicy meatballs slowly cook alongside tender diced potatoes in a rich, savory sauce. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights. Everything cooks together in one pot, making cleanup easy and flavor incredible.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1½ lbs frozen or fresh meatballs

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 packet brown gravy mix (optional)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Add potatoes and onion to the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. Place meatballs on top.

3. In a bowl, mix broth, gravy mix, garlic powder, seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.

4. Pour mixture over meatballs and potatoes.

5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

6. Stir gently before serving.

Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last 10 minutes.

🍽 Servings

Serves 5–6 people.

📊 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: 390

• Protein: 22g

• Fat: 20g

• Carbs: 30g

• Fiber: 3g

🌟 Benefits

✔ High in protein
✔ Filling & satisfying
✔ Budget-friendly meal
✔ Perfect for meal prep

💡 Notes & Tips

• Add carrots for extra veggies.

• Use cream of mushroom soup instead of gravy mix for creamy version.

• Brown fresh meatballs first for deeper flavor.

• Store leftovers up to 4 days in fridge.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use frozen meatballs?
Yes! No need to thaw.

Q: Can I make it creamy?
Add ½ cup sour cream at the end.

Q: Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes, up to 2–3 months.