French Onion Soup Meatballs
A comforting dish combining juicy meatballs with the rich, savory flavors of French onion soup, perfect for busy nights and family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20) Gives good juiciness
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko for lighter texture or regular for more binding
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped Yellow or sweet onion works best
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce
- 2 cups beef broth Low-sodium recommended
- 1 cup French onion soup mix (dry packet)
For Topping
- Grated Gruyere cheese For topping
- Fresh parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, chopped onion, garlic, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Form the mixture into even meatballs, about 1 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter.
Cooking
- Place the meatballs in a single layer or slightly stacked in the slow cooker.
- Whisk together the beef broth and French onion soup mix until dissolved and pour evenly over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until meatballs are tender and reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Sprinkle grated Gruyere over the hot meatballs so it melts, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Optional: Sear meatballs in a hot skillet before placing in the slow cooker for extra flavor.