Description
These Crockpot French Onion Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and smothered in rich onion gravy. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or party appetizer, they cook slowly in the crockpot for maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 1–1.5 inch meatballs.
- In a skillet, melt butter or heat oil and sauté sliced onions until caramelized (about 8–10 minutes).
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker and top with caramelized onions.
- Mix broth with Worcestershire sauce and thyme, then pour over meatballs and onions.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Great over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, sear meatballs in a skillet before adding to the crockpot. You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option. The gravy thickens slightly as it cooks; for thicker gravy, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main Dish / Slow Cooker / Meatballs
- Method: Slow Cooker / One-Pot
- Cuisine: American / Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 meatballs with gravy
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: french onion meatballs, crockpot meatballs, slow cooker dinner, onion gravy meatballs
