Meatballs in Brown Gravy (Slow Cooker)
This is hands down the most flavorful gravy I have made with meatballs, the entire family loved this dish. Highly recommended! Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 packages frozen meatballs, such as Kroger or Great Value brand, about 26-32 oz each
- 2 packets brown gravy mix, Shortcut
- 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, Shortcut
- 1 can beef consommé
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Instructions
- Place the meatballs in your slow cooker if using store bought or prepared meatballs you cooked and froze. If wanting to use fresh homemade meatballs, brown them in a pan or bake them first, then add them to the slow cooker. (I used two bags of Kroger brand Homestyle meatballs.)
- Prepare the gravy following the instructions on a packet.
- To the gravy, stir in the soup, consommé, and onion powder.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the meatballs.
- Set the slow cooker to Low setting for 4 hours or High setting for 2 hours.
- Serve as is or over hot cooked noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice and sides of your choice. Enjoy.
Notes
Low cost per serving if using the shortcuts, and using homemade meatballs.
Shortcuts: Italian Meatballs, Chicken Meatballs, Gravy Mix, Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup.
Variants: 1. Add sliced mushrooms. 2. Use 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup and 1 can of condensed cream of celery.