Crockpot French Onion Meatballs Recipe
This Crockpot French Onion Meatballs recipe combines tender, flavorful meatballs with the rich, savory taste of French onion soup. Slow-cooked to perfection, these meatballs are juicy and infused with onion and garlic flavors, topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting, easy-to-make meal perfect for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the meatballs: Using your hands or a spoon, shape the meat mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, ensuring they hold together firmly.
- Place meatballs in the crockpot: Arrange the meatballs evenly in the bottom of the crockpot to allow for even cooking.
- Prepare and add the French onion sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the beef broth with the French onion soup mix, stirring until well blended. Pour this mixture over the meatballs in the crockpot, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
- Slow cook the meatballs: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or alternatively on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the meatballs are fully cooked and tender.
- Add mozzarella cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the cooked meatballs. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes on low to allow the cheese to melt and become bubbly.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted, carefully scoop the meatballs and sauce into serving dishes and enjoy your warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and verify the soup mix is gluten-free.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Meatballs can be formed ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for convenience.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Keywords: Crockpot meatballs, French onion soup, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, ground beef meatballs
