Description
Crockpot French Onion Meatballs: Rich, savory, and deeply comforting, these slow-cooked meatballs simmer in a flavorful onion-infused sauce for a cozy, no-fuss dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef meatballs, homemade or halal frozen
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté sliced onions until soft and lightly golden.
- Place meatballs in the crockpot and top with the cooked onions.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, French onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Pour sauce over meatballs and gently stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until meatballs are tender and flavorful. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- To thicken the sauce, stir in a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last 15-30 minutes of cooking.
- If using frozen meatballs, no thawing is required.
- Leftovers refrigerate up to 3-4 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3-4 meatballs)
- Calories: Approx. 330 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 6 g
- Sodium: Approx. 800-1000 mg
- Fat: Approx. 20 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 7 g
- Fiber: Approx. 1 g
- Protein: Approx. 22 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70-80 mg
Keywords: Crockpot French Onion Meatballs, slow cooker meatballs, French onion soup meatballs, beef meatballs, onion sauce meatballs, cozy dinner, easy slow cooker meals