Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb ground beef
1 packet French onion soup mix
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh thyme for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare Meatball Mixture:
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, French onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
Form the mixture into meatballs.
2. Brown Meatballs:
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides. Once browned, transfer the meatballs to the slow cooker.
3. Caramelize Onions:
In the same skillet, add the sliced onions.
Cook until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the caramelized onions on top of the meatballs in the slow cooker.
4. Make Gravy:
In a bowl, mix the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
Pour the mixture over the meatballs and onions in the slow cooker.
5. Cook:
Set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
6. Garnish and Serve:
Before serving, garnish with fresh thyme.
Enjoy the meatballs hot!