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Cheesy French Onion Meatballs

Cheesy French Onion Meatballs: Comfort Food Bliss Awaits

Cheesy French Onion Meatballs deliver comfort food bliss with rich flavors and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter meal
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs can use panko
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or butter for richer flavor
  • 1 tsp Sugar optional
  • 2 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese or Swiss/Fontina

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into meatballs.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook meatballs for 6-8 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add onions and sugar. Cook on medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Pour in beef broth, scrape the skillet, and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle Gruyère cheese over the meatballs, cover, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Paired with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. Can substitute ground beef with turkey or pork.

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