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Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs

Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs for Ultimate Cozy Comfort

These Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs deliver hearty flavors, combining caramelized onions and savory sauce for a cozy dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 26 ounces Frozen Meatballs Beef or turkey options available
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth Vegetable broth can be used
  • 1 ounce Brown Gravy Mix Homemade gravy can enhance flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic, minced Fresh garlic recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Use 3 times the amount if fresh
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar Lemon juice can substitute
  • 1/4 cup Water Omit if using sufficient broth
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch Arrowroot starch can work too
For the Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups Gruyere Cheese, grated Swaps with Swiss cheese are fine

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice medium yellow onions into thin rounds and layer them in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.
  2. Gently pour frozen meatballs over the onions, ensuring even distribution.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, brown gravy mix, minced garlic, black pepper, dried thyme, and white wine vinegar. Pour over meatballs.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 2½ to 3½ hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours, until meatballs reach 165°F.
  5. Whisk cornstarch with water until smooth. Pour over meatballs, stir gently, then top with grated Gruyere cheese. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Serve meatballs over rice, mashed potatoes, or as appetizers with toothpicks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even distribution of meatballs and monitor cooking time for best results. Clean up can be made easier using a liner or greasing the pot.

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