Description
These Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a cozy dinner or party appetizer. Tender meatballs are simmered in a savory French onion sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese, and garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness.
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs
French Onion Sauce:
- 2 large onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry French onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Additional:
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and cook for 10-12 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the onions to the crock pot. Add the frozen meatballs, beef broth, French onion soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until heated through.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the meatballs during the last 15 minutes of cooking, cover, and allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, add 1/4 cup of red wine when adding the broth.
- These are great served over mashed potatoes, pasta, or with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
