Sure, here’s a simple recipe for Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs:
★Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Sliced French bread or cooked pasta, for serving
Shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, for topping
★Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Place the caramelized onions in the bottom of the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned meatballs to the slow cooker on top of the onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Pour the mixture over the meatballs and onions in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
Serve the meatballs and onions over sliced French bread or cooked pasta, topped Enjoy!