Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs, a delightful twist on a classic dish. This easy recipe features tender meatballs smothered in a savory onion sauce enriched with melted gruyere cheese. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, these meatballs require minimal prep time—just toss everything in your slow cooker and let it do the work! Serve them over rice, noodles, or enjoy as sliders for an impressive appetizer. Each bite promises a burst of rich flavor that will satisfy any craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow onions (sliced)
- 26 ounces frozen meatballs
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 ounce brown gravy mix
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon white apple vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1½ cups grated gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot. Add frozen meatballs on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine beef broth, gravy mix, garlic, black pepper, thyme, and vinegar; whisk until smooth. Pour this mixture over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½-3½ hours or low for 5-6 hours until heated through.
- To thicken, whisk cornstarch with water until smooth; add to the crock pot and stir gently. Top with grated cheese.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg