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A delicious plate of French Onion Meatballs

French Onion Meatballs

These savory meatballs are infused with the classic flavors of French onion soup, making for a comforting and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 450 g ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cucchiaino onion powder
  • 1 cucchiaino Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sauce and Finishing
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cucchiaino sugar
  • 480 ml beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
  2. Roll into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add sliced onions and sprinkle with sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat.
  6. Add beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape the skillet to deglaze and bring to a simmer.
  7. Return meatballs to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  8. Preheat the broiler. Sprinkle Gruyère cheese over the meatballs and sauce. Broil for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve hot with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or pasta.

Notes

Serve these savory meatballs with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a comforting meal. You can also experiment with different cheeses or seasonings to suit your taste.