Description
These Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs are savory, tender, and packed with rich flavor! Perfect for a cozy dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. The combination of caramelized onions, flavorful meatballs, and a savory beef broth gravy makes this a must-try dish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, French onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Form the mixture into meatballs.
- Brown Meatballs: In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides. Once browned, transfer the meatballs to the slow cooker.
- Caramelize Onions: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions. Cook until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Add the caramelized onions on top of the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Make Gravy: In a bowl, mix the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the mixture over the meatballs and onions in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with fresh thyme. Enjoy the meatballs hot!
Notes
- You can substitute the beef broth with chicken or vegetable broth for a different flavor.
- Serve these meatballs with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious gravy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with gravy
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg