Description
This Frozen Meatball Pot Roast is your new go-to for a cozy, no-fuss dinner. It’s a hearty, slow-cooked meal made with frozen meatballs, carrots, celery, and a rich brown gravy—all served over creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, comfort food cravings, and family-friendly weeknight meals. If you’re looking for easy dinner recipes or warm food ideas that don’t require much prep, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
2 pounds frozen homestyle meatballs
2 cups baby carrots
1 cup sliced celery
2 packets brown gravy mix
3 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
6 cups mashed potatoes (for serving, optional)
Instructions
1. Add baby carrots and sliced celery to the bottom of your slow cooker or Dutch oven.
2. Place frozen meatballs on top of the vegetables.
3. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, gravy mix, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
4. Pour the gravy mixture over the meatballs and vegetables evenly.
5. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours (or simmer gently for 2 hours on the stove/oven).
6. Optional: Thicken the gravy by stirring in a slurry of 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water during the last 10 minutes.
7. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. Drizzle with extra gravy and enjoy!
Notes
Use pre-cooked frozen meatballs to save time and ensure even cooking.
Don’t skip the gravy mix—it’s essential for the rich, comforting flavor.
Serve with mashed potatoes or your favorite starch to catch all that delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker or Dutch Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx.)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: frozen meatball recipe, easy dinner, pot roast, comfort food, quick meals