Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium heat, caramelize sliced onions in butter or oil for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- In the slow cooker, mix caramelized onions with beef broth, soy sauce, dried thyme, and any remaining onion bits.
- Gently add the meatballs to the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Check seasoning and texture before serving.
Notes
For lower saturated fat, substitute ground turkey or chicken. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg