Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs Recipe
These Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs offer a deliciously easy meal featuring tender meatballs simmered in savory French onion soup and topped with melted Gruyère cheese. This slow-cooker recipe combines convenience with classic flavors, making it perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a flavorful party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 26 oz bag of frozen homestyle meatballs
Soup Base
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1 packet (1 oz) Lipton Onion Soup Mix
Cheese & Thickening
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss or Mozzarella)
- 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1–2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare Crock Pot: Add the frozen homestyle meatballs directly into the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread out for uniform cooking.
- Add Flavor Base: Top the meatballs with the sliced onion, then pour in the can of French onion soup. Sprinkle the Lipton Onion Soup Mix evenly over the top. Gently stir to combine all ingredients without breaking up the meatballs.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on the low setting for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the meatballs to become tender and absorb the rich onion soup flavors.
- Add Cheese: Approximately 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese over the meatballs. Cover the crock pot again to allow the cheese to melt thoroughly into a creamy topping.
- Optional Thickening: If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with an equal amount of water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the crock pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking, then cover and continue slow cooking to thicken the sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute Gruyère cheese with Swiss or mozzarella based on preference or availability.
- For a smoother gravy, ensure to mix cornstarch and water thoroughly before adding to avoid lumps.
- Frozen meatballs can be used straight from the freezer; no need to thaw.
- Serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or over egg noodles for a complete meal.
- This recipe is ideal for meal prepping and can be kept refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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