Description
Hearty beefy onion crockpot meatballs deliver comfort and rich flavor from Italian cuisine. Slow-cooked beef blends with caramelized onions, creating a satisfying meal you’ll savor with warm bread or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Garnish (Optional):
- Caramelized onions
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with bread crumbs, egg, onion soup mix, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until thoroughly combined, creating uniform meatballs.
- Heat skillet to medium-high and quickly brown meatballs on all surfaces, developing rich caramelized exterior for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Transfer seared meatballs into crockpot, carefully arranging in single layer to ensure even cooking and heat distribution.
- Pour beef broth over meatballs, then sprinkle caramelized onions across the top for additional depth and aromatic profile.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and allow meatballs to simmer gently for 4-6 hours, ensuring meat reaches safe internal temperature and develops tender, succulent texture.
- Once cooking cycle completes, verify meatballs are fully cooked through with no pink center.
- Delicately garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add vibrant color and bright herbaceous notes.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting directly from crockpot for rustic, comforting meal presentation.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using a mix of ground meats like beef and pork for richer taste.
- Prevent dry meatballs by avoiding overmixing and using a gentle hand when shaping.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium beef broth and homemade onion soup mix.
- Make gluten-free by substituting breadcrumbs with almond meal or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 6 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg