Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs Recipe
These Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs are a savory and satisfying dish perfect for a comforting meal. Tender meatballs simmered in a flavorful French onion sauce, topped with melted gruyere cheese – a delicious twist on a classic recipe.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Meatballs:
- 2 medium yellow onions (sliced)
- 26 ounces frozen meatballs
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 ounce Package brown gravy mix
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1½ cups gruyere cheese (grated)
- Place the Onions and Meatballs: Place the sliced onions in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot. Pour frozen meatballs over the top.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine beef broth, gravy mix, garlic, black pepper, dried thyme, and white wine vinegar. Whisk well and pour over the meatballs.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 2½-3½ hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Pour over the meatballs, stir well. Top with gruyere cheese and cook for ten minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Serve: Serve over rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, French Onion, Meatballs, Slow Cooker, Gruyere Cheese