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French Onion Meatballs: Discover the Ultimate Recipe!

Delicious and savory French Onion Meatballs topped with melted Gruyère cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup caramelized onions store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, heat the beef broth in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the caramelized onions and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and place them in the saucepan with the broth and onions. Gently stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese over the meatballs and cover the saucepan. Allow the cheese to melt for about 3-5 minutes.
  8. Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey for the beef.
  • To add a bit of spice, mix in some crushed red pepper flakes into the meatball mixture.

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