Overview of the Family-Friendly Dish

Meatballs and gravy serve as a fantastic dinner solution when you need a simple, satisfying meal that uses ingredients commonly found in your pantry and freezer. This dish is particularly convenient for busy weeknights, as starting it in the morning allows you to return home to a hot meal ready to enjoy.

If you love making slow cooker recipes as much as I do, be sure to explore our collection of delicious slow cooker meals. The ease of this meatball recipe is a significant advantage; all it requires are frozen meatballs, a brown gravy mix, cream of mushroom soup, onions, and water.

Using frozen meatballs brings unrivaled convenience to your meal prep. You can easily opt for store-bought or your favorite homemade meatballs. For anyone who values simple, delicious meals that don’t take up much time in the kitchen, this recipe is a must-try!

Ingredients Needed for Slow Cooker Meatballs and Gravy

• 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
• 1 packet of brown gravy mix
• 1 cup of water
• 1 package of homestyle frozen meatballs
• 1 small onion, sliced

Preparation Method for Meatballs and Gravy

Step 1: Prepare the Gravy Mixture

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, brown gravy mix, and water.

Step 2: Assemble for Slow Cooking

Put the frozen meatballs into a 6-quart slow cooker and layer the sliced onions on top.

Step 3: Add the Gravy

Pour the prepared gravy mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they are fully covered.

Step 4: Cook and Serve

Close the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, garnished with parsley for extra flavor. Five ingredients and just four simple steps lead to a delightful meal!

Servings and Serving Suggestions

These tender meatballs are delicious over Slow Cooker Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes or served up in a bowl alongside brown rice. They pair wonderfully with Southern Green Beans and Homemade Dinner Rolls for soaking up that extra gravy or complement steamed vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower.

Variations and Substitutions for the Recipe

This meatball dish is versatile. Here are some ways to customize it:

• For a creamier sauce, stir in some sour cream before serving.
• Enhance the flavor with extra seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and black pepper.
• Feel free to substitute your favorite homemade meatball recipe if you prefer not using frozen meatballs.
• If cream of mushroom soup isn’t your style, you can swap it with cream of celery or chicken soup. However, I recommend against using Italian meatballs for this recipe, as it is best made with homestyle or traditional meatballs.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

How to Store

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Properly stored, these meatballs should remain fresh for 2 to 3 days.

How to Reheat

To reheat, warm up the leftovers in a saucepan on a stovetop, or you can reheat them in the microwave. Leftovers also make for a tasty meatball sub for lunch the next day. Cook once, eat twice!