Crockpot French Onion Meatballs – Cozy, Flavor-Packed Dinner
These Crockpot French Onion Meatballs combine juicy meatballs with sweet caramelized onions and rich broth, all topped with melty cheese. A slow cooker twist on a French classic!
Ingredients
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2–3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp butter
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24 oz frozen or homemade meatballs
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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2–3 garlic cloves, minced
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½ tsp dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh)
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1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
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Place sliced onions and butter in the bottom of a slow cooker.
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Add meatballs on top of onions.
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Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and thyme.
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Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
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Optional: To thicken, mix cornstarch and water, stir in, and cook 15 minutes more on High.
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Add shredded cheese during the final 10–15 minutes, cover to melt.
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Serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or in hoagie rolls.
Notes
Use turkey or plant-based meatballs as needed. For more caramelized flavor, sauté onions first. For broiled cheese, transfer meatballs to a baking dish, add cheese, and broil.