Description
These Crockpot French Onion Meatballs are a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for busy days. Ground beef meatballs are simmered slowly in a savory French onion soup broth, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a hearty and flavorful meal. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 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
Sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, to ensure even cooking in the crockpot.
- Place Meatballs in Crockpot: Arrange the formed meatballs in a single layer inside the crockpot, ensuring they have enough space to cook evenly.
- Add the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the beef broth and French onion soup mix until well blended. Pour this mixture evenly over the meatballs in the crockpot.
- Cook the Meatballs: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the meatballs to simmer and soak up the rich French onion flavor.
- Add Cheese Topping: About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs. Cover and cook just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference before cooking if needed.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for convenient meals later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 meatballs with sauce)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
