Description
Savory meatballs simmered in a rich French onion soup-inspired gravy, topped with melted Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Add meatballs to the skillet and brown on all sides. Pour in beef broth, remaining Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat broiler. Transfer meatballs and gravy to an oven-safe dish, top with Gruyère cheese, and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.