Description
French Onion Meatballs combine juicy beef meatballs with a rich caramelized onion gravy and gooey melted cheese. Comfort food with a twist, perfect for weeknights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (alcohol-free)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Gruyere cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, onion, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Shape into 20–22 meatballs.
3. Bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
4. Meanwhile, caramelize onions in butter over medium heat (20–25 minutes).
5. Add garlic, Worcestershire, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
6. Add meatballs to skillet with onion gravy, spooning sauce over them.
7. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and melt for 5 minutes.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Tips:
– Swap ground beef with turkey or chicken for lighter meatballs.
– Add mushrooms for extra depth in the gravy.
– Gruyere is traditional; mozzarella works well too.
Storage:
– Refrigerate up to 4 days.
– Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, French Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg