Description
This Easy Frozen Meatball Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food with zero stress. Juicy frozen meatballs, tender carrots, and celery soak up a savory brown gravy that simmers to perfection. All you need is a slow cooker or pot and about 10 minutes of prep time. Served over creamy mashed potatoes, it’s a hearty, family-friendly dinner idea that feels like a weekend roast—but made for your busiest weeknights. Perfect for anyone needing a quick dinner, easy recipe, or cozy food idea.
Ingredients
2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs
2 cups baby carrots
1 ½ cups chopped celery
2 packets brown gravy mix
3 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
6 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
Instructions
1. Add frozen meatballs, baby carrots, and chopped celery into a slow cooker or large pot.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together brown gravy mix, beef broth, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
3. Pour the gravy mixture over the meatballs and vegetables.
4. For slow cooker: cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours. For stovetop: simmer covered on low heat for about 1.5 hours.
5. Serve hot over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
You can use turkey or plant-based meatballs if preferred.
Make sure the meatballs are fully cooked before adding—this ensures the proper texture and cook time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker or Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg