Description
Tender meatballs cooked in a rich French onion sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place in the slow cooker.
- Add sliced onions, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and cook for another 15 minutes until melted.
Notes
- Use fresh onions for the best flavor.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: slow cooker, French onion, meatballs, comfort food