π§Ύ Ingredients
πΈ For Meatballs:
- 500g ground beef or chicken
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Β½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or mixed herbs
πΈ For Sauce & Base:
- 3β4 potatoes (cubed)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup cream (or milk for lighter)
- 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
- Salt, pepper
- Fresh parsley
πͺ Step-by-Step
1οΈβ£ Make Meatballs
- Mix:
- ground meat
- onion, garlic
- breadcrumbs, egg, milk
- salt & seasoning
- Form into small balls
π Optional: Lightly pan-fry for better flavor (recommended)
2οΈβ£ Prepare Crockpot
- Add to bottom:
- potatoes
- mushrooms
- chopped onion
3οΈβ£ Add Meatballs
- Place meatballs on top
- Pour in broth
4οΈβ£ Slow Cook
π LOW: 6β7 hours
π HIGH: 3β4 hours
5οΈβ£ Make Creamy Sauce
- Mix flour + cream until smooth
- Add into crockpot in last 30 minutes
- Stir gently
6οΈβ£ Final Touch
- Cook until sauce thickens
- Sprinkle fresh parsley πΏ
π½οΈ Serve
- Serve hot with bread or rice
- Creamy, soft meatballs like your image π
β¨ Pro Tips
- Browning meatballs first = deeper flavor
- Use baby potatoes for better texture
- Add cheese at end for extra richness π§