Crock-Pot French Onion Meatballs Recipe
A comforting and easy slow-cooker recipe featuring tender meatballs simmered in a savory French onion soup sauce, topped with melted cheese for a deliciously hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef or ground meat of choice
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
French Onion Sauce
- 1 package (1 ounce) onion soup mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup water
Topping
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1- to 1.5-inch meatballs, placing them evenly into the crock-pot.
- Make Onion Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the onion soup mix with beef broth and water until well blended.
- Cook Meatballs: Pour the onion soup sauce over the meatballs in the crock-pot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Add Cheese: About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top of the meatballs. Cover the crock-pot to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve: Once cheese has melted, serve the meatballs hot, optionally with mashed potatoes, rice, or over toast for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Adding chopped fresh onions or sautéed mushrooms can add extra flavor and texture to the sauce.
- If you prefer crispier meatballs, you can sear them in a skillet before placing them in the crock-pot.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Adjust cheese type to your preference—provolone or cheddar can be good substitutes.
Keywords: Crock-Pot meatballs, French onion meatballs, slow cooker recipes, comfort food, easy dinner
