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Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs served with melted cheese and parsley.

Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs

  • Author: Meryem
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Description

Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are a comforting and hearty dish that combines the rich, caramelized flavors of French onion soup with tender, juicy meatballs. Simmered to perfection in a slow cooker, these meatballs are topped with melted cheese, making them an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the French Onion Base

  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

For Topping

  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (or Swiss cheese)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Meatballs

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix gently until combined, then roll into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. (Optional) Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat to lock in flavor.

Step 2: Caramelize the Onions

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until golden and caramelized (about 20 minutes).

Step 3: Assemble in the Crock Pot

  1. Layer the meatballs in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the caramelized onions over the top.
  3. Mix the beef broth, French onion soup mix, and thyme, then pour it over the meatballs and onions.

Step 4: Cook

  1. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.

Step 5: Add Cheese and Garnish

  1. Sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese over the meatballs in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Let it melt before serving.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
  • Prep Time: Step 1: Prepare the Meatballs In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined, then roll into 1-inch meatballs. (Optional) Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat to lock in flavor. Step 2: Caramelize the Onions Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until golden and caramelized (about 20 minutes). Step 3: Assemble in the Crock Pot Layer the meatballs in the slow cooker. Pour the caramelized onions over the top. Mix the beef broth, French onion soup mix, and thyme, then pour it over the meatballs and onions. Step 4: Cook Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Step 5: Add Cheese and Garnish Sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese over the meatballs in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Let it melt before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6-8
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 18 g

Find it online: https://onlyitalianrecipes.com/crock-pot-french-onion-meatballs/