Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs, a perfect dish for any gathering or a cozy family dinner. This recipe features tender meatballs enveloped in a rich onion and beef broth sauce, all topped with gooey melted gruyere cheese. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while your slow cooker works its magic. Serve these savory meatballs over rice, mashed potatoes, or as sliders for a delightful meal that everyone will love. It’s the ultimate combination of ease and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow onions (sliced)
- 26 ounces frozen meatballs
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 ounce package brown gravy mix
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1½ cups gruyere cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot and layer the frozen meatballs on top.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, gravy mix, garlic, black pepper, thyme, and white wine vinegar. Pour over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½ to 3½ hours or low for 5 to 6 hours.
- To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then stir into the crock pot. Top with grated gruyere cheese and cook for an additional 10 minutes until melted.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: High (2½ to 3½ hours) / Low (5 to 6 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg