Description
Cozy meatballs cooked in a flavorful beef broth and French onion soup mix, perfect for family gatherings or busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 package (10-12 oz) French onion soup mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, finely chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended; then form this mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Layer the meatballs in the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly spaced for optimal cooking.
- In another bowl, whisk together the beef broth and French onion soup mix until well combined. Pour the broth over the meatballs, coating them sufficiently.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The meatballs should be cooked through and tender when done.
- Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, consider leaving the lid off for the last 30 minutes of cooking. Feel free to experiment with herbs and spices to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg