Description
Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are a delightful combination of savory flavors and comforting textures, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings. These tender meatballs are infused with the rich taste of caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese, creating a dish that feels like a warm embrace on chilly nights. With minimal prep and a hands-free cooking process, you can enjoy this mouthwatering meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 packet (1 oz) French onion soup mix
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, French onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, and beaten egg. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sauté sliced onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
- Transfer onions to the crock pot, add meatballs on top, and pour beef broth around them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until meatballs are cooked through.
- Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese over meatballs and cover until melted (about 10 minutes). Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg