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Cheesy French Onion Meatballs

Cheesy French Onion Meatballs for Cozy Dinner Perfection

Cheesy French Onion Meatballs are juicy meatballs enveloped in a savory caramelized onion sauce, topped with melty Gruyère cheese. A comforting and versatile dinner choice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper fresh cracked for best flavor
For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Onions yellow or sweet onions are best
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or butter for richer taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, or omit for milder flavor
  • 1 tbsp Sugar helps with caramelization
  • 1 cup Beef Broth low-sodium or homemade is best
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese shredded, or Swiss or mozzarella for a milder flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • spatula
  • oven broiler

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined and shape into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and brown the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
  3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, and cook thinly sliced onions over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Add minced garlic and sugar to the caramelized onions, stir for 1 minute, then add warm beef broth and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Carefully add the browned meatballs back to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven broiler. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese over the meatballs and broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbling and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs can be served over mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or pasta for a delightful meal. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.

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