Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs Recipe
This Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs recipe combines savory frozen meatballs with caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and melted gruyere cheese to create a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for an easy weeknight meal or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Meatballs and Onions
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 26 ounces frozen meatballs
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 ounce package brown gravy mix
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Thickening and Topping
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1½ cups gruyere cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Place the sliced onions in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot to create a flavorful foundation for the meatballs.
- Add the Meatballs: Pour the frozen meatballs over the sliced onions evenly.
- Mix Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine beef broth, brown gravy mix, minced garlic, black pepper, dried thyme, and white wine vinegar. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the meatballs in the crock pot ensuring even coverage.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on high setting for 2½ to 3½ hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours until meatballs are thoroughly heated and flavors meld.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the corn starch and water until smooth. Pour this mixture over the meatballs and stir to combine well.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Sprinkle the grated gruyere cheese over the meatballs and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.
- Serve: Serve the French Onion Meatballs hot over rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use low-sodium beef broth to control the salt content in the dish.
- Frozen meatballs can be homemade or store-bought, choose your preferred brand.
- Gruyere cheese adds a creamy, nutty flavor; substitute with Swiss cheese if unavailable.
- For extra depth, caramelize the onions slightly before placing them in the crock pot.
- This dish can be served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles depending on preference.
- Adjust the garlic and thyme quantities to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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