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Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs

Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs

Delicious Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs made with savory meatballs, onions, and a rich broth, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6 meatballs
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1 bag Frozen Meatballs Beef, chicken, or pork are recommended.

Aromatics

  • 2 large Yellow Onions
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 8 oz Mushrooms Sliced

Broth and Sauces

  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
  • 1 packet Brown Gravy Mix Or substitute with a can of gravy.
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar Can substitute with red wine vinegar.
  • 2 tablespoon Corn Starch For thickening the sauce.

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Or substitute with Italian seasoning, oregano, or basil.

Cheese

  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Or substitute with Provolone, Fontina, or mozzarella.

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Add frozen meatballs to the crock pot.
  • Layer sliced onions, garlic, and mushrooms over the meatballs.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth, brown gravy mix, white wine vinegar, and thyme.
  • Pour the mixture over the meatballs and vegetables in the crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
  • Sprinkle Gruyere cheese on top and cover until melted before serving.

Notes

Serve the meatballs with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 14gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, Crock Pot, French Onion, meatballs, Savory, slow cooker
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