Description
These Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are a savory and comforting dish perfect for any occasion. Tender meatballs are smothered in a rich French onion sauce and topped with gooey melted Gruyère cheese, creating a dish that will satisfy all your comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 2 pounds frozen or homemade fully cooked meatballs
French Onion Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until deeply caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: Add garlic, cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over onions, stir well, and cook for another minute. Slowly pour in beef broth, add Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Cook Meatballs: Transfer meatballs to crock pot, pour onion mixture over them. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Finish: Sprinkle Gruyère cheese over meatballs during last 10 minutes of cooking. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve meatballs with toasted baguette slices or over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 meatballs
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
