Crockpot French Onion Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Frozen meatballs (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 Onions (Sliced)
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Thyme
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Garlic (Minced)
• 10 oz Condensed French onion soup (1 can)
• 0.75 cup Low-sodium beef broth
• Mozzarella cheese (Shredded; amount not specified)
• Dried parsley (Amount not specified)
• Egg noodles (Boil one package according to package directions if serving with noodles; package size not specified)
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch (Optional; for slurry)
• 2 tbsp Cold water (For optional cornstarch slurry)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the frozen meatballs in the crockpot.

2. 2

   Top the meatballs with the sliced onions.

3. 3

   Add the butter and season with the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and thyme.

4. 4

   Add the Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, condensed French onion soup, and low-sodium beef broth.

5. 5

   Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours. The transcript describes cooking for about 4 hours.

6. 6

   For thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker.

7. 7

   If serving with egg noodles, boil one package according to its package directions.

8. 8

   Top the meatballs with shredded mozzarella and let them sit in the crockpot until the cheese melts.

9. 9

   Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, and top with dried parsley.

Notes

The source does not specify quantities for the mozzarella, dried parsley, or egg noodles. Mashed potatoes and rice are suggested serving options, but no preparation instructions or quantities are provided for them.

Nutrition per serving

• dinner
• main
• slow-cooker
• fall
• comfort food