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Crockpot French Onion Meatballs

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Use lean ground beef or turkey to cut fat, and opt for whole wheat breadcrumbs. You can also use low-sodium broth to keep sodium levels in check without sacrificing flavor.
Crockpot French Onion Meatballs

Crockpot French Onion Meatballs

Recipe by Daily Disher

Crockpot French Onion Meatballs are juicy, cheesy, and loaded with slow-cooked caramelized onion flavor—comfort food made easy.

Course: AppetizerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
4.4 from 7 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 pounds ground beef

    • 1 cup breadcrumbs

    • 1 large egg

    • 1 teaspoon salt

    • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 3 cups beef broth

    • 2 large onions, thinly sliced

    • 2 tablespoons butter

    • 4 slices Swiss cheese

    • 1 cup croutons

    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

    Directions

    • In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until ingredients are well combined.
    • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs using your hands and set them aside on a plate for a few minutes.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides. Do this in batches if necessary.
    • Add butter to the crockpot and layer sliced onions on the bottom. Place the browned meatballs on top of the onions.
    • Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the meatballs and onions and stir gently to combine the sauces.
    • Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the meatballs are thoroughly cooked and flavors meld.
    • During the last 15 minutes of cooking, top the meatballs with Swiss cheese slices and cover until cheese melts.
    • Serve the meatballs hot, with a generous topping of croutons for added texture and flavor, if desired.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    Crockpot French Onion Meatballs bring the savory richness of French onion soup into hearty, cheesy meatballs. Simmered low and slow with caramelized onions and beef broth, then topped with melted Swiss and crunchy croutons, this dish is cozy, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

    4.4 from 7 votes

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