Crockpot French Onion Meatballs combine juicy meatballs with deeply caramelized onions and a rich, savory sauce, making this dish a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week.
Slow cooking allows the flavors to meld beautifully, while caramelizing the onions develops their natural sweetness and umami, creating the signature French onion soup flavor that coats every bite.
This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, as the meatballs can be cooked slowly in the crockpot with minimal hands-on time and stored easily for leftovers that reheat well.
The dish offers a luscious blend of sweet onions, savory beef broth, and melted Gruyère or provolone cheese, delivering a rich and gooey finish that cheese lovers and comfort food fans will especially appreciate.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen fully cooked beef meatballs
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) French onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for caramelizing onions)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese or provolone cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish
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