Deliciously EASY Crockpot Meatball Stew Recipe

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is suitable for vegetarians.

meatballs

🥗Healthier: turkey meatballs

💰Cheaper: homemade meatballs

Turkey meatballs lower fat content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are a budget-friendly herb alternative.

Add 2 cups of Costco Italian style meatballs to the crockpot.

Add about 2 cups of bite-sized potatoes to the crockpot.

Add 1 cup of chopped baby carrots to the crockpot.

Add fire roasted chilies to the crockpot.

Add minced garlic to the crockpot.

Mix Pioneer country gravy with a little water according to the packaging to break it down, then add it to the crockpot.

Add 4 cups of beef stock to the crockpot.

Add 2 cups of water to the crockpot until the liquid is level with the ingredients.

Add a tablespoon of Lucky Shake all-purpose seasoning to the crockpot.

Mix all the ingredients in the crockpot thoroughly.

Cover the crockpot and set it to high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

After 2 hours, check if it needs more time, but it should be enough.

Serve the meatball stew after cooking for about 2.5 hours, and let it chill on warm until ready to eat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens