Description
This Frozen Meatball Pot Roast is a cozy, no-fuss comfort meal that mimics a traditional pot roast—using frozen meatballs instead of beef chunks. Everything simmers into a savory gravy with carrots and celery, then gets ladled over creamy mashed potatoes. It’s the perfect recipe for a quick dinner, family meal, or an easy weeknight fix when you’re craving warm, hearty flavors. This easy recipe fits right in with dinner ideas, quick comfort food, and family-style food ideas like beef stew or slow cooker favorites.
Ingredients
24 oz frozen fully-cooked homestyle meatballs
2 cups baby carrots
1.5 cups chopped celery
2 cups brown gravy (jarred or mixed from packet)
1 cup beef broth
4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
Instructions
1. Place baby carrots and chopped celery in the bottom of a slow cooker or large pot.
2. Layer the frozen meatballs on top of the vegetables.
3. Mix brown gravy and beef broth until smooth, then pour over the meatballs and veggies.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours (or high for 3–4 hours) in a slow cooker. If using stovetop, simmer on low for about 1.5 hours.
5. Stir gently before serving and spoon the meatball pot roast over mashed potatoes.
Notes
If using jarred gravy, thin it with broth before adding to ensure it coats evenly.
This recipe works well with turkey meatballs for a lighter variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker or Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy dinner, slow cooker recipe, comfort food, beef ideas, quick meal