Slow Cooker Smothered Meatballs
These Slow Cooker Smothered Meatballs are a comforting, no-fuss dinner made with frozen meatballs, peppers, and onions simmered in a rich brown gravy. Everything cooks low and slow for a tender, flavor-packed meal that’s perfect over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Servings: 6
Calories: 355kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 26 ounces frozen meatballs
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ounce package brown gravy mix
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Add meatballs, green peppers, and onions to the slow cooker and mix together.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and gravy mix. Pour over the meatballs and veggies.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours
- In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Then pour it over everything and mix until combined. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Whisk the gravy mixture until smooth before pouring it into the slow cooker.
- Add the cornstarch slurry during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking.
- Cook on low when possible for the most tender meatballs and best flavor.
- If the gravy is too thin, stir in an additional cornstarch slurry and continue cooking until thickened.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg