Description
These French Onion Meatballs are a savory twist on a classic comfort food, featuring tender meatballs smothered in a rich caramelized onion sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for a cozy dinner any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil until mostly cooked through. Set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: In the same skillet, cook onions and thyme until deeply caramelized. Stir in flour, then beef broth.
- Simmer: Return meatballs to the skillet, simmer in the sauce, and top with cheese until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or toasted baguette slices.
- You can prepare ahead and reheat before serving.
- For a leaner option, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
