Description
Crock Pot French Onion Beef Meatballs offer a delightful twist on the classic French onion soup, delivering tender meatballs simmered in a rich broth with caramelized onions and topped with gooey melted cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, these meatballs are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or dried)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- Grated cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, and egg until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- (Optional) Sear meatballs in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker and pour beef broth over them. Add caramelized onions on top.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours without lifting the lid.
- Serve warm over mashed potatoes or pasta, drizzled with sauce and topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg