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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs

  • Author: sara
  • Total Time: 320 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious, savory meatballs that capture the essence of French onion soup, slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or Gruyère) for topping

Instructions

  1. Mix your meat: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onions, minced garlic, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix gently until just combined.
  2. Form and brown the meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, adding a splash of oil. Carefully add the meatballs, browning them on all sides (about 3-4 minutes), then transfer them to the crock pot.
  3. Sauté the onions: In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add a bit more oil if needed. Toss in sliced onions and a sprinkle of salt, cooking them until caramelized and golden brown (about 10-12 minutes).
  4. Deglaze the pan: Pour a splash of beef broth into the skillet, scraping the bottom to release those delicious bits. This adds flavor and richness to the broth in your crock pot.
  5. Combine: Pour the sautéed onions and deglazed liquid over the meatballs in the crock pot. Then, add the remaining beef broth, ensuring that meatballs are mostly submerged.
  6. Set your crock pot: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for about 4 hours.
  7. Serve with cheese: About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheese over the meatballs and cover. Let it melt beautifully.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 300 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: French onion meatballs, crock pot, comfort food, easy recipe

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