Description
These Crockpot French Onion Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion. Tender meatballs simmered in a savory French onion sauce, topped with melted Gruyere cheese, and garnished with fresh herbs. Serve as a comforting appetizer or over mashed potatoes or noodles for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
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Frozen Meatballs:
- 36 ounces frozen meatballs
French Onion Sauce:
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced into half moons
- 3–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed French onion soup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place frozen meatballs in crockpot.
- Top with sliced onions and minced garlic.
- In a mixing bowl, combine beef broth, French onion soup, balsamic vinegar, thyme, black pepper, and cornstarch. Whisk well.
- Pour mixture over meatballs, onions, and garlic.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-5 hours, stirring halfway.
- Before serving, top with shredded gruyere cheese. Cook until melted.
- Garnish with parsley or thyme. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave using 30-second intervals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
