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Cheesy French Onion Meatballs

Cheesy French Onion Meatballs: Comfort Food Magic Awaits

Indulge in Cheesy French Onion Meatballs, a comfort food masterpiece blending savory meatballs and rich onion sauce.
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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 or ground turkey
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs fresh preferred
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for plant-based
  • to taste tsp Salt
  • to taste tsp Pepper
For the Onion Sauce
  • 2 medium Onions yellow onions
  • 1 tbsp Sugar for caramelization
  • 1 cup Broth beef or chicken, vegetable for vegetarian
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese or Swiss, Fontina as substitutes

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture by combining ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs.
  2. Brown the Meatballs in a skillet with olive oil for 6-8 minutes until browned on all sides.
  3. Caramelize the Onions in the same skillet over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Create the Flavorful Sauce by adding broth to the caramelized onions and simmering for 5 minutes.
  5. Combine Meatballs and Sauce by returning meatballs to the skillet and covering with cheese. Melt the cheese for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve the Meatballs on a dish with the sauce drizzled over top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

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