Description
Savory Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs combine classic French comfort with hearty American flavors. Slow-cooked to perfection, these juicy morsels will transport your taste buds to a cozy bistro where rich, caramelized onion sauce meets tender, perfectly seasoned meat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 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 Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly amalgamate ground beef with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, aromatic spices, and seasonings until uniformly blended.
- Craft uniform spherical meatballs, ensuring consistent size for even cooking.
- Optionally enhance flavor profile by searing meatballs in cast-iron skillet at medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, developing rich caramelized exterior.
- Transfer golden-crusted meatballs directly into slow cooker basin.
- Whisk French onion soup, Worcestershire, and soy sauce into harmonious liquid blend.
- Cascade sauce mixture evenly over positioned meatballs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Secure slow cooker lid and configure temperature: low setting requires 4-6 hours, high setting demands 2-3 hours.
- Verify internal meatball temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
- During final 10 minutes, sprinkle Swiss cheese atop meatballs for melted, luxurious finish.
- Plate meatballs alongside preferred accompaniments like creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or tender pasta, drizzling remaining savory sauce generously.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by browning meatballs before slow cooking, creating a richer caramelized exterior that locks in savory goodness.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for a leaner or vegetarian version that maintains the recipe’s delicious essence.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium French onion soup and reducing added salt, making the dish more heart-friendly without compromising taste.
- Freeze leftover meatballs in sauce for up to 3 months, providing a convenient make-ahead meal that tastes just as delectable when reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 348 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg