Crock Pot French Onion Beef Meatballs

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
¼ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the French Onion Sauce:
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Instructions:

1. Make the Meatballs Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper.
Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.

Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside. This recipe should yield about 16–20 meatballs.

2. Prepare the French Onion Sauce
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and caramelized (about 15–20 minutes).

Deglaze the skillet by adding a splash of beef broth and scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

Transfer the caramelized onions to the crock pot.
3. Assemble in the Crock Pot
Add the meatballs on top of the caramelized onions in the crock pot.
Pour the remaining beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme over the meatballs.
Gently stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
4. Cook the Meatballs
Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the meatballs are fully cooked and tender.
5. Add the Cheese
Once the meatballs are cooked, sprinkle the shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese over the top.
Cover and let cook for an additional 10–15 minutes on low, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.