Description
Slow Cooker Meatballs and Gravy is easy to make with homemade or frozen meatballs! These meatballs come out juicy, tender and are great with mashed potatoes or noodles!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Pounds Ground Beef
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (Alcohol-free)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Cup Panko or Plain Breadcrumbs
- 1 Large Onion, Sliced
- 1 (8 Ounce) Package Sliced Mushrooms
- 3 Cups Beef Broth
- 2 (1 Ounce) Packages Brown Gravy Mix
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (Alcohol-free)
- 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
- 1/2 Teaspoon EACH Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Combine: In a large bowl, combine the beef, beaten egg, worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and breadcrumbs using your hands, just until combined.
- Shape: Form the beef mixture into about 24 meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter) and set aside on a large plate.
- Sear: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add half of the meatballs to the pan and sear on each side for about 2-3 minutes until browned; transfer to the bottom of the slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
- Layer: If using frozen meatballs instead, place them directly into the bottom of your slow cooker along with the sliced onion and mushrooms.
- Whisk: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, gravy mix, worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and additional seasonings.
- Slow Cook: Pour the broth mixture over the meatballs. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Thicken: Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the slow cooker and set aside. Turn the slow cooker to high. Mix together the cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl, then whisk into the broth until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Return the meatballs to the slow cooker and stir gently to coat with the gravy. Serve immediately.
Notes
If using frozen meatballs, choose homestyle varieties for the best texture. Mushrooms and onions are optional based on personal preference. This recipe serves 6 people.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: meatballs, slow cooker, gravy, beef, dinner, comfort food