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Savory 4 hour crock pot french onion meatballs with melted cheese rich gravy and fresh parsley

Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs

Savory crock pot French onion meatballs made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, French onion soup mix, and parsley, slow-cooked in a rich gravy of beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Topped with melted Swiss or provolone cheese and parsley, these meatballs are perfect for parties, game days, or stress-free entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 20 meatballs
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Meatballs
  • 2 lbs ground beef 80/20
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs Plain
  • 1 egg Large
  • 1 package french onion soup mix Divided
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley Chopped
  • salt and pepper To taste
For Gravy
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Optional
For Topping
  • 1.5 cups swiss cheese Shredded or provolone
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 6 quart crock pot
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Small cookie scoop
  • Serving spoon

Method
 

  1. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with toothpicks if desired.
  2. Place in Crock Pot – Arrange meatballs evenly in slow cooker.
  3. Make Gravy – Whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining soup mix.
  4. Pour Gravy – Pour mixture over meatballs, ensuring full coverage.
  5. Cook – Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
  6. Check Doneness – Ensure meatballs reach internal temperature of 160°F.
  7. Add Cheese – Sprinkle shredded cheese over meatballs 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Melt – Cover until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Garnish – Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with toothpicks if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.