Description
These Crock-Pot French Onion Meatballs are a delicious twist on a classic dish, combining tender turkey meatballs with savory caramelized onions, rich gruyere cheese, and aromatic thyme. Slow-cooked to perfection, these meatballs are bursting with flavor and make for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 2 (16 oz.) bags of frozen turkey meatballs
For the Onion Mixture:
- 2 white onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sherry, divided
- 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus more for topping
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add 2 tbsp of sherry and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add thyme and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Introduce garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently.
- Transfer the mixture to the Crock-Pot.
- Add frozen meatballs and beef broth. Stir and cover.
- Cook on low for 3.5-4 hours.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Stir in 2 tbsp sherry and top with gruyere cheese. Cover and cook for an additional 10-13 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crock-Pot, Meatballs, French Onion, Slow Cooker, Comfort Food
