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Meatball Pot Roast in the Slow Cooker Recipe

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This Meatball Pot Roast recipe offers all the classic flavors of a traditional pot roast with a convenient twist by using frozen meatballs instead of a chuck roast. It’s an easy, comforting meal perfect for busy days, slow-cooked to tender perfection along with hearty baby potatoes, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a flavorful au jus and onion soup broth.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes (LOW) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (HIGH)
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1.5 cups baby carrots
  • 3 ribs celery, sliced
  • 1.5 lbs. baby potatoes

Meat and Broth

  • 26 oz. bag frozen meatballs (a 32-oz. bag works fine too)
  • 2 cups water or beef broth

Seasoning Mixes

  • 1 oz. packet au jus mix (Knorr or McCormick recommended)
  • 1 oz. packet Lipton onion soup mix
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Place the baby potatoes, baby carrots, and sliced celery at the bottom of your slow cooker in an even layer to create a flavorful base.
  2. Add meatballs: Top the vegetables with the frozen meatballs, spreading them evenly over the veggies.
  3. Add seasoning and liquid: Sprinkle the au jus mix and Lipton onion soup mix over the ingredients, then pour in 2 cups of water or beef broth. Stir gently to combine without breaking the meatballs.
  4. Slow cook the dish: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the vegetables are fork-tender and meatballs are thoroughly heated.
  5. Final touches: Give everything a gentle stir, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

  • For thicker gravy, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Add a handful of frozen peas at serving time to introduce extra color and flavor.
  • If using regular potatoes instead of baby potatoes, halve or quarter them to ensure even cooking.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 to 7 hours on LOW or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/meatball-pot-roast-in-the-slow-cooker-recipe/