Cheesy French Onion Meatballs Recipe (Print Version)
Cheesy French Onion Meatballs combine tender beef meatballs with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese for pure comfort food bliss.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Servings: 4-6 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: French-American
Dietary: Contains gluten, dairy
# Ingredients:
→ Main Meatball Base
01 -
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 -
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
03 -
2 cups beef broth
04 -
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
05 -
1 large egg
→ Flavor Boosters
06 -
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
07 -
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
09 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Cheese & Finishing
10 -
1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
11 -
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Optional Extras
12 -
2 tbsp olive oil
13 -
1 tbsp butter
14 -
Crusty bread for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions with pinch of salt, cook 25-30 minutes stirring occasionally until golden brown and fragrant.
02 -
Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt and pepper in bowl. Don't overmix. Roll into 16-18 golf ball-sized meatballs.
03 -
Remove half the onions, set aside. Increase heat to medium-high, brown meatballs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
04 -
Return reserved onions to pan with broth, Worcestershire, and thyme. Simmer, cover, cook 15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
05 -
Sprinkle Gruyère over everything, cover 2-3 minutes until melted and bubbly.
06 -
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately from the pan with crusty bread.
# Notes:
01 -
Patience with caramelizing onions creates the deep, sweet flavor that makes this dish special.
02 -
Leftovers taste even better the next day-reheat gently on stovetop with splash of broth.
03 -
Swiss cheese works as Gruyère substitute, though the flavor will be milder.
04 -
Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes to soak up the incredible sauce.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Large skillet
02 -
mixing bowl
03 -
measuring cups
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 425
Total Fat: 28g
Total Carbohydrate: 15g
Protein: 32g