Description
Delicious, slow-cooked meatballs infused with the rich flavors of caramelized onions and savory beef broth, perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 2 large Sweet Onions
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Parsley
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- Prep the onions: Slice onions thinly and caramelize in butter over medium heat for 20–25 minutes.
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, Parmesan, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Sear meatballs in a skillet until brown (optional).
- Layer meatballs and caramelized onions in the crock pot; add broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Serve on mashed potatoes, with crusty bread, or as sliders with cheese.
Notes
For variations, try using turkey or chicken for a lighter meatball. This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes and crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: meatballs, crock pot, comfort food, French onion, slow cooking