Description
Savory Beefy Onion Crockpot Meatballs blend hearty ground beef with caramelized onions for a melt-in-your-mouth comfort meal. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish delivers rich flavors that will satisfy deep cravings and impress dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 egg
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine ground beef with onion soup mix, bread crumbs, milk, egg, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients for consistent flavor and texture.
- Gently shape the meat mixture into uniform, round meatballs, using wet hands to prevent sticking and create smooth, compact spheres.
- Carefully arrange the prepared meatballs in the crockpot, creating a single layer without overcrowding to promote even cooking.
- Slowly pour beef broth over the meatballs, covering them partially to maintain moisture and infuse additional savory notes during slow cooking.
- Set the crockpot to low temperature and allow meatballs to simmer for 6-8 hours, or alternatively use high temperature for 3-4 hours until fully cooked and tender.
- Once cooking is complete, delicately transfer the succulent meatballs to a serving platter, ensuring they remain intact and juicy.
- Serve the aromatic meatballs over your preferred base such as pasta or rice, or present them as a delectable standalone appetizer for gatherings and casual dining.
Notes
- Experiment with different ground meats like turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese to the meat mixture for extra flavor depth and richness.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium beef broth and a reduced-sodium onion soup mix to make the dish more heart-healthy.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular bread crumbs with gluten-free bread crumbs or almond flour to maintain meatball texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg