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Cheesy French Onion Meatballs: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

Savory meatballs infused with the rich flavors of French onion soup, topped with melted cheese for a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably panko
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried or fresh
French Onion Sauce
  • 2 large onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup beef broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup gruyère cheese shredded

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until browned.
Make the French Onion Sauce
  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the baked meatballs to the skillet with the onion sauce, stirring to coat.
  2. Sprinkle gruyère cheese on top and cover until melted, about 5 minutes.
  3. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the onion sauce while cooking.

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