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Crockpot French Onion Meatballs

A cozy and delicious one-pot meal featuring tender beef meatballs in a savory broth with caramelized onions and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Helps keep the meatballs juicy.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Adds flavor to the meatballs.
  • 1 large egg Acts as a binder for the meatballs.
  • Salt and pepper Season to taste.
Base Layer
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced Caramelizes during cooking.
  • 2 cups beef broth Provides a savory base.
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix Enhances the flavor.
Topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Sprinkled on top before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into meatballs.
  2. Place sliced onions at the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Add beef broth and soup mix, stirring to combine.
  4. Place meatballs on top of the onion mixture.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  2. In the last 30 minutes, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and cover until melted.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, optionally over rice or in a sub roll.

Notes

Leftovers last 3-4 days in the fridge and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently.