Description
Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender beef meatballs with a rich, savory onion broth. Perfect for cozy nights or casual gatherings, this dish brings warmth and nostalgia to your table. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, these meatballs will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium heat, caramelize sliced onions in butter for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Layer caramelized onions in a crock pot. Place meatballs on top.
- Pour beef broth over the meatballs and onions; add balsamic vinegar and thyme. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg