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Crockpot French Onion Meatballs served with melted cheese and caramelized onions

Crockpot French Onion Meatballs

Tender beef meatballs slow-cooked in French onion soup and topped with gooey mozzarella for a comforting and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make GF
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients
  • 1 can French onion soup
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Gently mix with your hands or a spoon until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the bottom of the crockpot.
Cooking
  1. Pour the can of French onion soup evenly over the meatballs, covering them.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  3. About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the meatballs. Cover and let the cheese melt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Swap ground turkey or a plant-based ground beef substitute for a leaner or vegetarian option. For firmer meatballs, chill them for 15 minutes before cooking.

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