Here’s an easy Slow Cooker Meatballs and Potatoes recipe—hearty, simple, and great for a hands-off meal. 🍲🥔
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) frozen or fresh meatballs
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for creaminess)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker
Lightly grease the slow cooker or spray with cooking spray. - Add base ingredients
Put the potatoes, onion, and garlic in the bottom. - Add meatballs
Place the meatballs on top of the potatoes. - Mix the sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:- beef broth
- cream of mushroom soup
- paprika
- Italian seasoning
- pepper
- Pour and cook
Pour the sauce over everything. - Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
(until potatoes are tender)
- Finish (optional)
Stir in sour cream during the last 10 minutes for a creamy sauce. - Serve
Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Optional Add-Ins
- 🥕 Carrots for extra vegetables
- 🧀 Shredded cheddar on top before serving
- 🌶️ Chili flakes if you want a little heat
✅ Tip: If using raw homemade meatballs, brown them in a pan first for better flavor before adding them to the slow cooker.
If you want, I can also give you:
- a dump-and-go 5-ingredient version, or
- a Swedish-style creamy slow cooker meatballs and potatoes recipe.
