Description
Thanksgiving Crockpot French Onion Meatballs: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and sauté the sliced onions until they become soft and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Place the caramelized onions at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add Meatballs: Carefully place the meatballs on top of the onions in the crockpot.
- Prepare Broth Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Pour this mixture over the meatballs and onions in the crockpot.
- Cook the Meatballs: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Serve with Cheese (Optional): If desired, sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese on top of the meatballs during the last 30 minutes of cooking, allowing it to melt and create a delicious topping.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
