Description
Savory Crockpot French Onion Meatballs blend classic French flavors with comforting slow-cooked goodness. Melted cheese and caramelized onions create a rich, irresistible dish you’ll crave time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with French onion soup mix, egg, and breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Craft compact spherical meatballs approximately one inch in diameter, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Arrange meatballs carefully inside the crockpot, spacing them to prevent overcrowding.
- Gently drench meatballs with beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, allowing liquid to pool around the meat.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and cook for 6-8 hours, or alternatively use high temperature for 3-4 hours until meatballs reach internal temperature of 160°F.
- During final 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheese across meatballs to create a melted, golden topping.
- Remove meatballs from crockpot, allowing excess liquid to drain, and transfer to serving platter.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or additional cheese if desired, and serve immediately while hot and savory.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create lighter meatballs.
- Add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar for deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Prevent dry meatballs by avoiding overmixing and ensuring precise moisture balance with egg and breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg