FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS
French Onion Meatballs combine the rich flavors of caramelized onions with savory meatballs, all topped with melted Gruyère cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Mix until well combined. Shape into meatballs of desired size.
- In the same skillet used for onions, brown the meatballs on all sides until cooked through. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet with the caramelized onions. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the onion broth for a few minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
- Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese over the meatballs and onion sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt.
- Serve the French Onion Meatballs hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg