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Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs

Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs

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Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are a comforting dish that perfectly marries savory, cheesy flavors with tender beef meatballs. Ideal for game day snacking or as a hearty family meal, this recipe requires minimal prep and lets your slow cooker do the magic. With just ten minutes of hands-on time, you can create a satisfying meal that will impress everyone at the table. The rich combination of beef broth, onions, and melted cheese creates a mouthwatering experience that’s perfect over rice, noodles, or even in a toasted sub sandwich.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium yellow onions (sliced)
  • 26 ounces frozen meatballs (beef or turkey)
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 ounce brown gravy mix
  • 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon white apple vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1½ cups gruyere cheese (grated)

Instructions

  1. Layer sliced onions in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot and arrange frozen meatballs on top.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine beef broth, brown gravy mix, minced garlic, black pepper, dried thyme, and white apple vinegar; whisk until smooth and pour over the meatballs.
  3. Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 2½ to 3½ hours or low for 5 to 6 hours until meatballs are heated through.
  4. To thicken the sauce, whisk cornstarch with water until smooth and stir into the meatball mixture.
  5. Sprinkle grated gruyere cheese over the top and cook for an additional ten minutes until melted.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2½ -3½ hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 4 meatballs (150g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
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