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Easy Meatball Pot Roast Recipe

Easy Meatball Pot Roast Recipe
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This Easy Meatball Pot Roast is a comforting, hearty slow-cooker recipe combining tender meatballs, carrots, and celery simmered in savory brown gravy and onion soup mix. It’s effortless to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights, and is served best with creamy mashed potatoes or your choice of sides.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 (26oz) bag frozen meatballs (about 55 small meatballs)
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 5 stalks celery, chopped

Gravy Mixture

  • 2 packets brown gravy mix
  • 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup butter, sliced into small pieces

Side

  • 1 (24oz) container refrigerated mashed potatoes (or homemade mashed potatoes)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Place the frozen meatballs, baby carrots, and chopped celery into your slow cooker evenly distributing them.
  2. Make Gravy: In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the two packets of brown gravy mix with two cups of water until smooth.
  3. Add Gravy to Slow Cooker: Pour the cold gravy mixture over the meatballs and vegetables in the slow cooker, then gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  4. Season: Sprinkle the packet of Lipton onion soup mix evenly over the top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
  5. Add Butter: Slice the butter into small pieces and place them evenly on top of the ingredients in the slow cooker for richness.
  6. Cook: Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Stir halfway through the cooking time to ensure the meatballs and veggies cook evenly and the butter and seasonings are fully incorporated.
  7. Prepare Mashed Potatoes: Shortly before serving, heat and prepare the refrigerated mashed potatoes according to the package instructions or warm your homemade mashed potatoes.
  8. Serve: Serve the meatball pot roast hot over the prepared mashed potatoes, garnishing with additional herbs if desired. Enjoy this hearty, comforting meal!

Notes

  • The recipe uses about 55 small frozen meatballs, but you can adjust the quantity as desired. Kirkland brand from Costco is recommended for quality and taste.
  • If you prefer, substitute mashed potatoes with baby potatoes or chopped potatoes added directly to the slow cooker; these will cook in about the same time as the carrots.
  • Optional additions include onions, mushrooms, garlic, or black pepper to enhance the flavor.
  • Serve the pot roast over a baked potato or cooked rice for a tasty variation.
  • Crispy garlic bread or dinner rolls pair wonderfully with this main dish.
  • For more recipes using frozen meatballs, try Cheesy Meatball & Rice Casserole or Savory Meatball Cupcakes.

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Keywords: meatball pot roast, easy slow cooker recipes, frozen meatball dinner, comforting pot roast, gravy meatballs

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