Description
Cheesy French Onion Meatballs are a delightful comfort food that combines the rich flavors of French onion soup with savory meatballs, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- Roll into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add sliced onions and sprinkle with sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat.
- Add beef broth, white wine (if using), and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape the skillet to deglaze and bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler. Sprinkle Gruyère cheese over the meatballs and sauce. Broil for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve hot with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Feel free to substitute the cheese with your favorite melting cheese.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheesy French Onion Meatballs, French Onion Meatball Bake