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Cheesy French Onion Meatballs

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A delightful twist on the classic French onion soup, combining tender meatballs with rich onion sauce and gooey cheese.

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Combine and form small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter and sliced onions. Cook the onions over low heat, stirring regularly, until soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Add sugar and continue until caramelized.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir. Slowly add beef broth and wine (if using). Stir in Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer.
  5. Return the meatballs to the skillet and let them simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the meatballs. Cover and let the cheese melt for about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Perfect over creamy mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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