🧆🧅 French Onion Meatballs
Tender, juicy meatballs simmered in rich caramelized onion gravy and topped with melty cheese — this dish brings comfort food to a whole new level! 😍
🧾 Ingredients:
↪️For the Meatballs:
🔹 1 lb ground beef
🔹 ¼ cup breadcrumbs
🔹 ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
🔹 1 egg
🔹 1 tsp garlic powder
🔹 1 tsp onion powder
🔹 Salt & pepper, to taste
🔹 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
↪️For the French Onion Sauce:
🔹 3 large onions, thinly sliced
🔹 2 tbsp butter
🔹 2 tbsp olive oil
🔹 1 tsp sugar
🔹 2 cloves garlic, minced
🔹 2 tbsp flour
🔹 2 cups beef broth
🔹 ¼ cup dry white wine (optional)
🔹 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
🔹 ½ tsp fresh thyme (or ¼ tsp dried thyme)
🔹 Salt & pepper, to taste
🔹 1½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
🔹 Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
▶️ 1. Make the Meatballs:
👉 In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
👉 Form into 1 to 1½-inch meatballs.
👉 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs on all sides (about 4–5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
▶️ 2. Caramelize the Onions:
👉 In the same skillet, add butter and olive oil.
👉 Add sliced onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 25–30 minutes.
👉 Add sugar halfway through to help them caramelize.
👉 Stir in garlic and cook 1–2 more minutes.
▶️ 3. Build the Sauce:
👉 Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well.
👉 Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
👉 Slowly pour in beef broth and wine (if using), whisking to prevent lumps.
👉 Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
▶️ 4. Finish the Dish:
👉 Return meatballs to the skillet and nestle them into the sauce.
👉 Cover and simmer gently for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.
👉 Sprinkle cheese over the top and cover again until melted.
🍽️ Serve Hot:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Absolutely comforting and loaded with flavor! 💯
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