Slow Cooker Meatballs & Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 tbspbutter
- 1 mediumonion
sliced
- 24 ozfrozen meatballs
or homemade meatballs below*
- 10.5 ozbeef broth
- 10.5 ozcondensed french onion soup
- ½ cheavy whipping cream
- 2 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 tbspworcestershire sauce
- 1bay leaf
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- 2 tbspcornstarch
Directions
- 1
If making homemade meatballs, combine the meat mixture and roll into 36 meatballs. Lightly brown in a skillet over medium high heat, cooking in batches if needed. They do not need to be cooked through. (Frozen meatballs do not need to be browned).
- 2
Remove the meatballs and place in the bottom of a 6qt slow cooker (frozen fully cooked meatballs can be added right from frozen).
- 3
Add the onions to the pan with butter and cook over medium heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
- 4
Place onions in the slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients except cornstarch and stir. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- 5
Remove bay leaf and discard. Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Stir into the slow cooker and cover. Cook 15 minutes or until thickened.
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About this Recipe
Looking for ultimate comfort food without the fuss? These Slow Cooker Meatballs & Gravy are your answer, delivering rich, savory flavor with minimal effort, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
The magic happens in your crock pot, as tender meatballs simmer in a creamy, deeply flavored onion gravy, absorbing every delicious note. This set-it-and-forget-it approach ensures a consistently juicy result, transforming simple ingredients into a dish that tastes like it cooked all day.
You'll be greeted by incredibly tender meatballs, swimming in a luscious, savory gravy. The sliced onions melt into the sauce, creating a wonderful depth, complemented by the subtle garlic and Worcestershire notes. It's a truly satisfying, hearty dish, robust in flavor, making 612 calories per serving feel well-earned. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a comforting meal that requires little active time.
This recipe is wonderfully adaptable. You can easily swap the frozen meatballs for your favorite homemade version if you prefer. Feel free to adjust the salt and black pepper to your preference, tasting before serving. If you're a fan of a richer onion flavor, you can gently sauté the sliced onion in butter until golden before adding it to the slow cooker.
Serve these hearty meatballs and their luscious gravy over creamy mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or even rice for a complete and comforting meal that's perfect for any occasion.