Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of classic French onion soup transformed into a hearty, slow-cooked meatball dish. This effortless recipe combines savory beef meatballs with deeply caramelized onions, a savory gravy base, and a blanket of melted Gruyere cheese. It is a perfect dump-and-go meal that delivers restaurant-quality satisfaction on your busiest weeknights without any alcohol-based ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 medium yellow onions, sliced
26 ounces frozen beef 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
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated
Instructions
Place the sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the frozen meatballs on top of the onions.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, garlic, black pepper, dried thyme, and white wine vinegar.
Pour the broth mixture over the meatballs and onions.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
In a small bowl, whisk the corn starch with the water until smooth, then stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
Top the meatballs with the grated Gruyere cheese and cover for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbly.
Notes
Substitute Swiss cheese if Gruyere is unavailable. Chicken or vegetable broth can be used instead of beef broth if preferred. You can use frozen pre-chopped onions to save on prep time.
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