Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs
Juicy meatballs simmered in a rich, cheesy French onion sauce — cozy, flavorful, and effortlessly delicious. The perfect comfort meal made right in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs frozen or homemade meatballs beef or pork
- 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 can 10.5 oz condensed French onion soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme optional
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese for topping
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water optional, for thickening
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until golden brown and caramelized.
- Transfer the onions to the crock pot.
- Add condensed soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add meatballs and gently mix until coated in sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3 hours, until meatballs are hot and tender.
- For thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover, and let melt for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Take your time caramelizing the onions — it’s key to deep flavor.
Use quality broth for the best richness.
Homemade meatballs can be browned first for extra taste.
Add a splash of cream before serving for a silkier sauce.