🧅 Crockpot French Onion Meatballs
If you love the rich, savory flavor of French onion soup, you’re going to fall in love with this easy comfort dish! ❤️
These Crockpot French Onion Meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in a melt-in-your-mouth onion gravy with gooey melted cheese on top.
It’s one of those set-it-and-forget-it meals that fills your kitchen with the most irresistible aroma.
👉 Ingredients
1 (26 oz) bag frozen meatballs (beef or turkey)
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed French onion soup
1 (10.5 oz) can beef consommé or beef broth
1 packet onion soup mix
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)
👉 Instructions
1. 🔸️ Add the meatballs:
Place frozen meatballs directly into your crockpot.
2. 🔸️ Mix the sauce:
In a bowl, combine French onion soup, beef consommé, onion soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce.
Pour this savory mixture over the meatballs.
3. 🔸️ Slow cook:
Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until heated through and tender.
4. 🔸️ Thicken the sauce (optional):
Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, stir it into the crockpot, and cook on high for an additional 15–20 minutes until thickened.
5. 🔸️ Add the cheese:
Sprinkle mozzarella or provolone cheese over the top during the last 10–15 minutes of cooking.
Cover again until melted and bubbly.
6. 🔸️ Garnish & serve:
Top with fresh parsley or thyme and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or toasted rolls. 🥖✨
✅️ 5 Tips for Perfect Crockpot Meatballs
1. 👉 No need to thaw the meatballs — they’ll cook perfectly from frozen.
2. 👉 Use mozzarella for a stretchier melt or provolone for a richer, deeper flavor.
3. 👉 Add caramelized onions for an extra layer of classic French onion flavor.
4. 👉 Taste before thickening — sometimes the sauce is perfect as is!
5. 👉 Make it a meal: Serve with a side salad or roasted veggies for balance.
🌿 Conclusion
These French Onion Meatballs are rich, cheesy, and so easy to make — the perfect comfort dish for busy nights. 💛
Just toss everything into your crockpot, let it do the work, and come back to a meal that tastes like it took hours of effort.
Serve it family-style and watch everyone go back for seconds! 😋🍽️
