Description
Delicious, tender meatballs infused with savory French onion soup, slow-cooked in a crock pot to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting and easy meal.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sauce & Topping
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, finely chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the meatballs: Shape the mixture into approximately 1-inch diameter meatballs, ensuring they hold together well.
- Arrange in crock pot: Place the formed meatballs evenly in the bottom of the crock pot, making sure not to overcrowd them.
- Add the soup: Pour the French onion soup over the meatballs, covering them to infuse flavor while cooking.
- Cook the meatballs: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or alternatively on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Add cheese topping: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs. Cover again and allow the cheese to melt and become gooey.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted, serve the meatballs warm with the flavorful French onion sauce spooned over them. Enjoy your comforting crock pot meal!
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality ground beef with at least 80% lean content.
- If you prefer a lower carb option, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave or stovetop.
- This recipe can be doubled for a larger crowd, adjusting crock pot size as needed.
- Feel free to garnish with fresh parsley or chives for added freshness.
