Description
Crockpot French Onion Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food that combines savory beef meatballs with a rich, flavorful sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering. The slow-cooking method allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, while the melted mozzarella cheese adds an irresistible cheesy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet.
- Transfer the formed meatballs to the crockpot and evenly distribute them.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the beef broth and French onion soup mix until well combined. Pour over the meatballs in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fully cooked. For the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg