Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs
Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are a savory sensation that elevates traditional meatballs with tender bites simmered in a rich onion gravy. These flavorful meatballs, infused with sweet caramelized onions and aromatic herbs, create an irresistible dish perfect for any gathering or cozy family dinner. With minimal prep time and maximum taste, your kitchen will be filled with mouth-watering aromas as these meatballs cook to perfection. Enjoy them over rice or pasta for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone wanting more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium heat, caramelize sliced onions in butter or oil for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- In the slow cooker, mix caramelized onions with beef broth, soy sauce, dried thyme, and remaining onion bits.
- Gently add the meatballs to the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 462mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 88mg