Description
Delicious meatballs infused with the rich flavors of French onion soup, topped with gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sliced onions. Cook until soft and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar to aid caramelization.
- Sprinkle flour over the caramelized onions and stir. Slowly pour in the beef broth and white wine (if using), then add Worcestershire sauce. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
These meatballs can be served alone or over pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, French onion, comfort food, cheese, savory