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Cheesy French Onion Meatballs

Cheesy French Onion Meatballs: Comfort Food You'll Crave

Cheesy French Onion Meatballs combine familiar savory flavors in tender meatballs and rich caramelized onion sauce, making them a cozy comfort food you'll crave.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs using panko adds crunch
  • 1 large Egg can replace with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
For the Caramelized Onion Sauce
  • 2 large Onions sliced
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or chicken/vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp Honey or sugar
For Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese can substitute with Swiss or Fontina

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently and shape into 1-inch meatballs. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes until browned and firm.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced onions in a splash of oil for 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown. Add honey midway through.
  5. Add beef broth to the caramelized onions, stirring and simmering for a few minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Carefully add cooked meatballs to the onion sauce, stirring to coat. Simmer together for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  7. Top with Gruyère cheese and broil for a few minutes until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and stored separately from the sauce in the fridge. Combine and reheat before serving.

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