Description
Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs combine the rich, savory flavors of classic French onion soup with tender beef meatballs, topped with melted Gruyere cheese. Perfectly cooked in a slow cooker for effortless preparation and a comforting, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 26 oz bag frozen beef meatballs
Sauce and Topping
- 1 large yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed French onion soup (Campbell’s brand recommended)
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (freshly shredded preferred for better melt-ability)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and thinly slice the large yellow onion to ensure it cooks evenly and releases its sweet flavor during slow cooking.
- Layer Meatballs and Onions: Place the frozen beef meatballs into the slow cooker, then add the sliced onions evenly over the top.
- Add Soup: Pour the two cans of condensed French onion soup over the meatballs and onions, distributing it evenly to cover everything for maximum flavor.
- Cook: Set the slow cooker on low and cook for approximately 3.5 hours (210 minutes), allowing the meatballs to become tender and the flavors to meld perfectly.
- Add Cheese and Finish: About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese over the meatballs and close the lid to let the cheese melt thoroughly.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted, serve the French Onion Meatballs hot as a delicious appetizer or main dish with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Everything you love about classic French onion dip is combined with meatballs and made effortlessly in the slow cooker.
- Using freshly shredded Gruyere cheese improves melting and texture compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- You can substitute homemade French onion soup for the canned version if preferred.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or over buttery egg noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 636 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 343 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 169 mg
