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Crockpot French Onion Meatballs

These Crockpot French Onion Meatballs are a perfect comforting dish, featuring tender meatballs simmered in a deeply savory broth topped with gooey Swiss cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef For a leaner option, use 90/10 ground beef and add a tablespoon of olive oil if mixture seems dry.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Plain or panko; panko gives a lighter texture.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ea egg
  • 1 ea onion, sliced Yellow or sweet onion works best.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth Low-sodium if you’re watching salt.
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Swap Swiss for Gruyère or mozzarella for different flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1 1/4 inches wide, aiming for even sizes.
  3. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the crockpot, they can overlap slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth and onion soup mix until dissolved.
  5. Pour the broth mixture evenly over the meatballs and scatter the sliced onion on top.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese over the meatballs and cover to let it melt.
  3. Before serving, give the dish a gentle stir to coat the meatballs with sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 750mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For variations, consider adding dry white wine to the broth, or try different cheeses. Great served over buttered noodles, in a hoagie, or with a side of rice.

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