Crockpot French Onion Meatballs
Crockpot French onion meatballs are the epitome of comfort food, offering a delightful blend of savory flavors that warms the soul. This simple yet satisfying dish features tender beef meatballs simmered in a rich broth infused with the classic taste of French onion soup. Topped with gooey melted cheese, these meatballs make for a perfect family dinner or an impressive appetizer for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Form the mixture into equal-sized meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place the meatballs snugly in the slow cooker without overcrowding.
- In another bowl, combine beef broth and French onion soup mix; pour over meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. About 15 minutes before serving, top meatballs with mozzarella cheese and cover until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg