Description
These French Onion Meatballs are a savory twist on a classic dish, featuring juicy meatballs smothered in a rich caramelized onion gravy and melted cheese. This comfort food favorite is perfect for a cozy family dinner or special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Onion Gravy:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the Meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 15-18 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the Onion Gravy: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook onions until caramelized, then add thyme. Sprinkle flour over onions, cook for 1 minute, then add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked meatballs to the onion gravy, simmer for 5-7 minutes. Top with cheese, cover until melted, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty bread.
- For a richer sauce, add a splash of heavy cream before adding the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
