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A quick and easy slow cooker recipe using frozen meatballs simmered in a rich brown gravy made from beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a comforting family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bag (26 oz) frozen meatballs (about 30–35 meatballs)
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1 packet brown gravy mix
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Add frozen meatballs (26 oz / 30-35 meatballs) to the slow cooker.
  3. Whisk together beef broth, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and gently stir to coat.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, keeping the lid closed.
  6. Whisk cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth to make a slurry.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and cook an additional 10 minutes until the gravy thickens.

Notes

Keep meatballs frozen before cooking; recipe designed for frozen, not thawed meatballs., Use reduced-sodium beef broth to control saltiness due to gravy and onion soup mix packets., Keep the slow cooker lid closed during cooking to retain moisture and tenderness., Adjust gravy thickness by varying cornstarch slurry amount; use 1 tablespoon each for thinner gravy., Mix cornstarch slurry well before adding to avoid lumps and stir gently after adding., If gravy is too salty, serve over neutral bases like mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, or use reduced-sodium mixes next time., Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days., Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave, stirring occasionally to keep gravy smooth., Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley as a finishing touch for color and fresh flavor., You may use beef, turkey, or Italian frozen meatballs as preferred., Homemade meatballs can be used if approximately the same size and quantity as frozen ones (about 30).

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