Description
Warm and savory, these Crockpot French Onion Meatballs are a hands-off comfort food dish made with ground beef and pork, slow-simmered in French onion soup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1 large egg
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 cup French onion soup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork with breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the crockpot.
- Pour the French onion soup over the meatballs, covering them well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- If using, sprinkle shredded Gruyère over the meatballs during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Add a splash of beef broth to loosen sauce when reheating if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French