Description
Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are a slow‑cooker comfort dish featuring juicy beef meatballs simmered in a rich French onion broth, finished with melted cheese. This easy, budget‑friendly recipe serves six, takes 15 minutes prep, and cooks 6‑8 hours for tender, flavorful results perfect for weeknight meals or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or Swiss)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, and half the French onion soup mix in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Form mixture into 1‑inch meatballs and place in the crock pot.
- Whisk remaining soup mix with beef broth; pour over meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low 6‑8 hours (or high 3‑4 hours) until tender.
- In the last 30 minutes, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let melt.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- brown meatballs briefly before adding to the crock pot. Adjust salt after cooking
- as the broth may concentrate. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for three months. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320
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