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Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 mins - 6 hours 15 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: French

Description

These flavorful meatballs are cooked in a savory French onion sauce in a crock pot, making them tender and delicious. Topped with melted Swiss cheese, they are a comforting and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

Units 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:

  • 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

  1. Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
  2. Cook the Meatballs: Place the meatballs in the crock pot.
  3. Make the Sauce: Mix French onion soup, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour over the meatballs.
  4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  5. Serve: Top with Swiss cheese before serving.

Notes

  • You can serve these meatballs over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • For a richer flavor, you can sauté the meatballs before placing them in the crock pot.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball
  • Calories: 160 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg