Description
These Crockpot French Onion Meatballs are the perfect comfort meal, combining savory ground beef meatballs with rich beef broth and classic French onion soup flavors. Slow-cooked to tender perfection and topped with melted mozzarella, this easy recipe is ideal for a cozy dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
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 and Topping
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, ensuring they hold together well.
- Arrange in Crockpot: Place the formed meatballs carefully into the crockpot, making sure they are evenly distributed but not overcrowded.
- Add Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth and the French onion soup mix until fully combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the meatballs in the crockpot.
- Slow Cook and Finish: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meatballs are fully cooked through and tender. During the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top and allow it to melt completely before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences before cooking.
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 meatballs with sauce)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
