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French Onion Meatballs


  • Author: Chef Emy

Description

Savory beef meatballs simmered in a rich French onion soup-inspired gravy, topped with melted Gruyère cheese.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add beef broth, stirring until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Preheat broiler. Transfer meatballs and gravy to an oven-safe dish, top with Gruyère cheese, and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with thyme before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.