Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
636 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs
Description
The Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs recipe uses frozen meatballs simmered gently with thinly sliced onions in condensed French onion soup. Cooking in a slow cooker on low or high heat allows the flavors to meld, producing juicy meatballs with a savory onion sauce. Adding shredded gruyere cheese near the end creates a melted layer that enriches the dish with creamy texture and a mild nutty taste. This dish serves as a hearty main course when served atop mashed potatoes, toasted slices of French bread, or rice, providing a satisfying combination of tender meat and luscious sauce. The recipe accommodates different amounts of frozen meatballs and highlights the use of condensed French onion soup as a key flavor component. Cooking times and stirring during the slow cook are noted to prevent burning and ensure even cooking. The straightforward preparation requires minimal active time but delivers a comforting, homestyle flavor profile suitable for casual dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 26 oz bag beef meatballs frozen
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) French Onion Soup we like Campbells brand, condensed
- 1 cup gruyere cheese we prefer to shred our own (better melt-ability, shredded
Instructions
Prepare
- Add frozen meatballs to the insert of your slow cooker.
Add onion and soups
- To the slow cooker, add the sliced onion and both cans of french onion soup.
- Stir to combine.
Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 - 4 hours, or on HIGH for 1 - 2 hours. While meatballs are cooking, I like to stir them every so often to make sure the sauce isn't burning.
Add cheese
- The last 15-30 minutes before serving, sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Return the lid back to the slow cooker and continue to cook, covered, until cheese is melted.
Serve
- Serve hot, over mashed potatoes, toasted slices of french bread, or rice.
Notes
- This recipe generally serves about 4, but can be divided into more portions as needed.
- Frozen meatballs weighing between 26 and 32 ounces work well for this dish.
- The recipe specifically uses condensed French onion soup; substitutions with other soup types have not been tested.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 636 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 636kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 613mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 326IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 368mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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