Crockpot French Onion Meatballs
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Crockpot French Onion Meatballs, a dish that promises to satisfy your cravings for rich, savory goodness. This easy recipe blends tender beef meatballs with a delectable sauce made from hearty beef broth and a hint of French onion soup mix, all topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these meatballs are versatile enough to serve over pasta, on sub rolls, or as an appetizer—guaranteeing you’ll be the star of any meal. With minimal prep time, just mix, shape, and let your slow cooker do the magic, creating melt-in-your-mouth meatballs that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a plate.
- Transfer the meatballs to the crockpot in an even layer.
- In another bowl, mix together the beef broth and French onion soup mix. Pour this sauce over the meatballs in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top and cover until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg