Description
Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are a rich, savory slow-cooked dish featuring frozen beef meatballs simmered in French onion soup and gravy, topped with melty cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners with minimal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen beef meatballs
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1 packet brown gravy mix or 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 6 slices provolone or Swiss cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Place frozen meatballs into the bottom of the Crock Pot.
- Pour in the French onion soup, sprinkle in the gravy mix or add beef broth, and add Worcestershire sauce.
- Stir everything together until combined.
- Layer sliced onion on top if using, then cover with the lid.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until meatballs are heated through and sauce is rich.
- Place cheese slices over the meatballs and let them melt before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, or bread.
Notes
- Swap in turkey or chicken meatballs for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms or green beans for extra vegetables.
- Stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes for a thicker sauce.
- For spice, add hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
