Description
These Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs combine tender beef meatballs with rich French onion soup for a comforting, slow-cooked meal. Perfect for busy days, this recipe offers a savory blend of flavors enhanced by Parmesan, garlic, and onion powders, topped optionally with melted Swiss cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Topping
- 2 cups French onion soup (canned or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to form the meatball mixture.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Place Meatballs in Crock Pot: Arrange the meatballs evenly at the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the French onion soup with Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce to deepen the flavor profile.
- Add Sauce to Crock Pot: Pour the prepared French onion sauce evenly over the meatballs in the crock pot, making sure each meatball is partially covered.
- Cook Slowly: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the meatballs are fully cooked and tender.
- Add Cheese Topping (Optional): About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese on top of the meatballs, then cover and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Carefully spoon meatballs and sauce onto plates or bowls and enjoy hot with your choice of side dish such as mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For best flavor, use homemade French onion soup if possible, but canned soup works well in a pinch.
- Make sure not to overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Cheese topping is optional but adds a delicious, creamy texture.
- These meatballs can be frozen before cooking or after cooking for meal prep convenience.
- Adjust seasonings according to your preference, especially salt and pepper.
