Description
Cheesy French Onion Meatballs are a delightful twist on two classic comfort foods, merging the savory essence of French onion soup with hearty meatballs. This dish features juicy ground beef meatballs smothered in a rich caramelized onion sauce, topped with gooey Gruyère cheese that melts to perfection. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, these meatballs can be served alongside crusty bread, pasta, or mashed potatoes. With an irresistible flavor profile and simple preparation steps, this recipe guarantees satisfaction at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 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
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add sliced onions and butter. Sauté until caramelized (about 15-20 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over onions and stir well; gradually add beef broth (and wine if using) while stirring. Bring to a simmer.
- Add meatballs to the skillet with onion sauce; sprinkle Worcestershire sauce on top. Bake for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven; top with Gruyère cheese and return until melted (about 5-7 minutes).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg