Slow Cooker Meatballs & Gravy | Easy Comfort Food

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers can be more economical.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be used for flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can often be less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree is fresher, while canned tomatoes can be more affordable.

Add 28 oz of frozen beef meatballs directly into the crock pot.

In a mixing bowl, add 2 packets of brown gravy mix and 2 cups of water.

Whisk together until the gravy mix is dissolved.

Add 10.5 oz of cream of mushroom soup to the gravy mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl.

Whisk the mixture until combined.

Pour the gravy mixture over the meatballs in the crock pot, ensuring they are covered.

Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 to 6 hours.

After cooking, serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice, with extra gravy on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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