Description
These Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are a comforting and flavorful dish featuring juicy meatballs simmered in a savory French onion soup sauce. With a delicious mix of Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and Swiss cheese topping, this easy slow-cooker recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups French onion soup (canned or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and shape into 20-24 meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs (Optional): For extra flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. This step is optional but adds a deeper flavor.
- Add to Crock Pot: Place the meatballs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine French onion soup, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour the mixture over the meatballs in the Crock Pot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Optionally, sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese on top of the meatballs during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve the meatballs with sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (of 4-6)
- Calories: 280kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg