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Cheesy French Onion Meatballs: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

Deliciously cheesy meatballs infused with the rich flavors of French onion soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably panko
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
French Onion Sauce
  • 2 cups onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter for sautéing
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp thyme dried or fresh
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded

Method
 

Prepare Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined and form into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Make 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. Add beef broth and thyme, simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add baked meatballs to the skillet with the onion sauce.
  2. Sprinkle shredded gruyere cheese over the top and cover until cheese is melted.
  3. Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

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

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