Description
Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food that combines the rich, savory flavors of French onion soup with the hearty texture of meatballs. By letting your slow cooker do the work, you can enjoy a delicious, hassle-free meal that’s perfect for cozy weeknights or hosting gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounce frozen homestyle beef meatballs
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10.5 ounce condensed French onion soup
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker gravy)
- 1/4 cup water (if using cornstarch)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Layer Crockpot: Add the frozen meatballs to a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with the sliced onions and minced garlic.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the French onion soup, beef broth, balsamic vinegar (if using), thyme, and black pepper. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours (or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours), stirring halfway through if possible.
- Thicken (Optional): If you want a thicker gravy, whisk the cornstarch and water together to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the crockpot and cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, cover, and let it melt (about 5 minutes).
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme. Serve the Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or as a delightful appetizer.
Notes
Opt for high-quality frozen meatballs that are homestyle or all-beef for the best texture and flavor.
Thinly slice the onions to ensure they cook down into sweet, caramelized perfection.
Mince the garlic cloves as finely as possible to infuse the dish with their aromatic goodness.
Feel free to adjust the amount of thyme, black pepper, or even add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to suit your personal taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg