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Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs Recipe

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This Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs recipe offers a deliciously comforting dish featuring tender meatballs simmered in a savory French onion soup-based sauce with caramelized onions and melted Gruyere cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, this slow-cooked recipe brings rich, flavorful comfort food to your table with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 36 ounces frozen meatballs

Sauce and Flavorings

  • 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 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Topping

  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs evenly in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Add Onions and Garlic: Top the meatballs with the thinly sliced sweet onions and minced garlic evenly distributing them.
  3. Mix Sauce: In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, combine the low sodium beef broth, condensed French onion soup, balsamic vinegar, minced fresh thyme, black pepper, and cornstarch. Whisk thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients until smooth.
  4. Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the meatballs, onions, and garlic in the crockpot, ensuring coverage. Cover with the crockpot lid and cook on LOW heat for 3 to 5 hours until the meatballs are fully heated and flavorful. Stir halfway through cooking to promote even heating and prevent the sauce from burning at the bottom.
  5. Add Cheese: About 5-10 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese evenly over the meatballs. Cover the crockpot again and allow the cheese to melt completely during the final minutes of cooking.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the cheesy meatballs with freshly chopped parsley or thyme if desired. Serve warm as an appetizer or over mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a hearty main dish. Enjoy your flavorful meal!

Notes

  • Use low sodium beef broth to control the salt level in the dish.
  • Adjust black pepper to taste depending on your spice preference.
  • Stirring halfway through cooking helps prevent the sauce from scorching on the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Gruyere cheese adds a classic nutty, creamy topping that melts beautifully; you may substitute with Swiss or mozzarella if preferred.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
  • Serving suggestions include mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Keywords: crock pot meatballs, French onion meatballs, slow cooker recipes, comfort food, easy meatball recipe, Gruyere cheese meatballs, party appetizers

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