Description
Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs blend cheesy, savory goodness with minimal effort. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, these tender meatballs are topped with melty gruyere cheese and enveloped in a rich onion gravy, making them a delightful crowd-pleaser. With just 10 minutes of preparation, you can let your slow cooker transform simple ingredients into an irresistible dish. Whether served as an appetizer or a hearty main course over rice or noodles, these meatballs are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow onions (sliced)
- 26 ounces frozen meatballs
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 ounce package brown gravy mix
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1½ cups gruyere cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot and lay frozen meatballs on top.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, brown gravy mix, minced garlic, black pepper, dried thyme, and white wine vinegar until smooth. Pour over meatballs.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 2½ to 3½ hours or low for 5 to 6 hours.
- To thicken the sauce, whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add it to the pot. Stir gently until coated.
- Top with grated gruyere cheese and cook for an additional 10 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: High (2½ –3½ hours) or Low (5–6 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg