A very easy slow-cooker dump meal is made by adding frozen meatballs and potatoes to the crockpot with a simple sauce. It cooks into a hearty, savory dinner with almost no prep.
🍲 Slow Cooker Meatballs and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 bag (24–32 oz) frozen meatballs
- 1½–2 lbs baby potatoes (halved if large)
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Add potatoes to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Dump the frozen meatballs on top.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix over everything.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Stir gently and sprinkle cheese on top during the last 10 minutes if you want it extra rich.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve as a full meal or with:
- Steamed vegetables
- Dinner rolls
- A simple side salad
💡 Tip
For a thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it in during the last 15 minutes.
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