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Cheesy French Onion Meatballs

Irresistible Cheesy French Onion Meatballs for Cozy Nights

Cheesy French Onion Meatballs are a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender beef meatballs in a rich, savory sauce with gooey Gruyère cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can swap with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free option
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic for fresher taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Caramelized Onion Sauce
  • 2 large Onions yellow or sweet onions work best
  • 1 tsp Sugar to accelerate caramelization
  • 1 cup Beef Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
For the Cheese Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese can substitute with Swiss or mozzarella

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Sear meatballs in a single layer for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Cook on medium-low for 15-20 minutes until deep golden brown.
  4. Pour beef broth into the skillet, bring to simmer for about 5 minutes, scraping up bits from the bottom.
  5. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle cheese over meatballs, cover, and let melt for 3-5 minutes on low heat.
  7. Serve meatballs and sauce on plates with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Take your time when caramelizing onions to avoid burning them. For better handling, chill formed meatballs before cooking.

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