From DN Recipes by David Nagy · Food & Beverage

Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs

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Ingredients (make about 19 meatballs)
• 2 lbs beef meatballs (homemade or quality store-bought)
• 3 large yellow onions, very thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack, plain jack, mozzarella or Swiss cheese
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
  1. Make the meatballs. 1.7 oz is the ideal size.
  2. In a bowl, mix beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add sliced onions and cook slowly 15–20 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden.
  5. Place the meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce evenly over them.
  6. Top with the caramelized onions.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours until meatballs are tender and infused with flavor.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top during the last 20 minutes.
  9. Cover and let melt until bubbly and slightly golden.
  10. Finish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.