Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs

Name: Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 packet French onion soup mix 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 2 cups beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste Fresh thyme for garnish

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Prep:20minCook:6h

These Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs offer a twist on the classic French onion soup, transforming it into a fulfilling meal that is sure to comfort and satisfy. Pair with mashed potatoes, noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the savory gravy!

Updated at: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:55:40 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories529.7 kcal (26%)

Total Fat34.9 g (50%)

Carbs23.1 g (9%)

Sugars4.6 g (5%)

Protein29.4 g (59%)

Sodium1798.6 mg (90%)

Fiber2.3 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbground beef

1 packetFrench onion soup mix

½ cupbreadcrumbs

¼ cupmilk

1egg

½ cupParmesan cheese

2 tablespoonsolive oil

2onions

2 cupsbeef broth

1 tablespoonWorcestershire sauce

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, French onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Form into meatballs. Brown Meatballs: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker. Caramelize Onions: In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook until golden brown and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Add to the slow cooker on top of the meatballs. Make Gravy: Mix beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over meatballs and onions in the slow cooker. Cook: Set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with fresh thyme. Enjoy hot!