Description
Juicy, cheesy Crockpot French Onion Meatballs slow cooked in rich caramelized onion gravy. Easy, cozy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen or homemade beef meatballs
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet onion soup mix (1 oz)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring, until deep golden and soft.
2. Add meatballs to slow cooker. Spoon onions over the top.
3. Add beef broth, onion soup mix, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
4. Cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
5. Stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook 15 to 20 minutes more until slightly thickened.
6. Top with mozzarella and Swiss or Gruyere. Cover until melted. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For best flavor, caramelize onions slowly until golden brown.
Use beef broth, not water, for a richer sauce.
Add sauteed mushrooms for extra umami.
Keep warm in the slow cooker for parties and game day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg