Description

Crock Pot French Onion Beef Meatballs are a cozy and delicious dish that brings the comforting flavors of French onion soup into tender, juicy meatballs. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, these meatballs slow-cook in a savory broth and are topped with gooey melted cheese. Serve them over pasta, in subs, or as an appetizer to impress your guests!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground beef (80% lean)
1 packet onion soup mix
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

In a bowl, combine ground beef, onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix gently until just combined.
Roll mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about two tablespoons each) and place on a plate.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Pour beef broth into the Crock Pot, add meatballs and sautéed garlic.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
In the last few minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheese over meatballs and cover until melted.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 490mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the Crock Pot. Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Add fresh herbs like thyme for an aromatic twist.