Description
Mouthwatering crockpot French onion meatballs deliver classic comfort with a modern twist. Savory beef blends seamlessly with caramelized onions, creating a rich, hearty dish that warms souls and delights dinner companions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine ground beef with dehydrated soup mix, crispy breadcrumbs, whisked egg, creamy milk, aromatic garlic powder, tangy Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning.
- Gently shape the meat mixture into uniform, compact spherical portions, ensuring consistent sizing for even cooking.
- Melt rich butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, creating a golden surface for searing.
- Carefully roll meatballs in the sizzling butter, rotating to achieve a crispy, caramelized exterior on all sides until beautifully browned.
- Delicately transfer the seared meatballs into the waiting crockpot, preserving their delectable golden crust.
- Pour savory beef broth around the meatballs, ensuring they are partially submerged for maximum flavor infusion.
- Cover and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and absorb the rich liquid.
- Once cooking completes, optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Serve hot, allowing the succulent meatballs to rest briefly before plating to maintain optimal juiciness.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using caramelized onions instead of dry soup mix for a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce fat content while maintaining juicy meatball texture.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Elevate protein content by mixing ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter, healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg