🍖 Meatballs and Potatoes in a Slow Cooker
Meatballs and potatoes is a comforting, hands-off dish where meatballs, potatoes, and seasonings cook together slowly, creating a hearty, flavorful meal with minimal prep.
Ingredients
- 1–2 lbs Ground beef, pork, or a mix (for meatballs)
- 1–2 cups Potatoes, diced or small baby potatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Beef broth or stock
- 1/2 cup Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- Salt and Black pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley
How to Make It
1. Prepare meatballs
- Mix ground meat with salt, pepper, and any desired seasonings.
- Shape into small meatballs (1–1.5 inches).
2. Layer ingredients in slow cooker
- Place potatoes and onions at the bottom.
- Add meatballs on top.
- Pour broth and tomato sauce over everything.
- Sprinkle herbs and seasonings.
3. Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until potatoes are tender and meatballs are fully cooked.
4. Serve
- Spoon meatballs and potatoes onto plates, and drizzle with the cooking juices.
Tips
- For extra flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
- Use baby potatoes to skip cutting, or dice larger potatoes for faster cooking.
- Add carrots, peas, or bell peppers for more veggies.
Serving Ideas
- Serve with a side salad or crusty bread
- Sprinkle fresh parsley or grated cheese on top
- Pair with gravy or sauce from the slow cooker for extra richness
✅ Fun Fact: Slow cookers are perfect for “set it and forget it” meals, making dishes like meatballs and potatoes tender and flavorful without constant attention.
I can also provide a creamy version with cheese and herbs that turns this into a full comfort-food casserole if you want.
