French Onion Meatballs
A delightful fusion of savory meatballs and sweet caramelized onions in a rich broth, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook until caramelized (about 15-20 minutes).
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- Add beef broth to the same skillet used for onions and bring to a simmer.
- Place cooked meatballs into the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Allow onions to caramelize slowly for maximum sweetness. Substitute different meats for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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