French Onion Meatballs are a flavorful dish combining the rich taste of caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese with tender meatballs.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking and Simmering
Cuisine:French
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup beef broth
1 cup caramelized onions (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
While the meatballs are baking, heat the beef broth in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the caramelized onions and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and add them to the saucepan with the broth and onions. Let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese over the meatballs and cover the saucepan. Allow the cheese to melt for about 2-3 minutes.
Serve the meatballs warm, spooning the onion and broth mixture over the top.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
Add a splash of white wine to the broth for extra flavor during the simmering step.