Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs
A heartwarming dish of tender meatballs simmered in a rich French onion broth, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces frozen homestyle beef meatballs
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10.5 ounces condensed French onion soup
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thicker gravy)
- 1/4 cup water (if using cornstarch)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Layer the frozen meatballs in a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with sliced onions and minced garlic.
- Make the sauce by whisking together French onion soup, beef broth, balsamic vinegar (if using), dried thyme, and black pepper. Pour the sauce over meatballs.
- Slow cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, stirring halfway through.
- Thicken the gravy by whisking cornstarch with water, then stirring it into the crockpot. Cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add shredded cheese on top and let it melt for about 5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley or thyme, over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider caramelizing the onions in butter before adding to the crockpot. This dish is great for meal prepping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg