Description
Rich, hearty Beefy Onion Crockpot Meatballs showcase comfort food at its finest. Slow-cooked to perfection, these savory morsels offer a delightful blend of robust flavors that comfort and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning, optional)
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully shape the meat mixture into uniform, compact spheres, ensuring consistent size for even cooking.
- Optional: Create a golden exterior by searing meatballs in olive oil over medium heat, developing rich caramelized edges in multiple batches.
- Prepare the crockpot sauce by whisking beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently nestle the meatballs into the liquid mixture, delicately coating each sphere to ensure complete flavor absorption.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow-cook on low temperature for 4-6 hours, or alternatively on high for 2-3 hours, until meatballs reach perfect tenderness and internal temperature indicates complete cooking.
- Once fully cooked, transfer the succulent meatballs and velvety sauce over your preferred base of mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or tender egg noodles for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Adjust the ground beef fat content for juicier meatballs, using 80/20 or 85/15 lean-to-fat ratio ensures tender texture.
- Replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed pork rinds for a low-carb version.
- Brown meatballs before slow cooking to enhance flavor development and create a deeper caramelized exterior.
- Prevent watery sauce by draining excess liquid from cream of mushroom soup and using minimal beef broth for concentrated flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 6 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg