Crockpot French Onion Meatballs
Savory beef meatballs slow-cooked in French onion soup and topped with gooey mozzarella for a comforting dinner or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in a single layer inside the crockpot.
- Pour French onion soup over the meatballs, coating them evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the meatballs register 160°F and are tender.
- Fifteen minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded mozzarella over meatballs, cover, and allow cheese to melt.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
To keep meatballs tender, avoid overmixing and make uniform-sized balls. Serve with pasta, roasted veggies, or as sliders.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg