Savor Cheesy French Onion Meatballs for Ultimate Comfort

Experience the delightful flavors of Cheesy French Onion Meatballs, combining comfort food charm with gooey cheese.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 meatballs

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: French

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 tsp Sugar to taste

For the Sauce

2 large Onions thinly sliced
2 cups Beef Broth low-sodium recommended
2 tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing

For the Topping

1 cup Gruyère Cheese shredded; can substitute with Swiss or mozzarella

Equipment

Skillet
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cheesy French Onion Meatballs

Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; form into 1.5-inch meatballs. Brown in skillet with olive oil for 8-10 minutes.
Caramelize the Onions: Sauté sliced onions in the same skillet over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes; stir frequently until soft and golden. Add a pinch of sugar.
Make the Savory Sauce: Add beef broth to caramelized onions, scrape bits from skillet, simmer for 5-7 minutes to thicken; adjust seasoning.
Combine Meatballs with Sauce: Return meatballs to skillet, coat in onion sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
Melt the Gruyère Cheese: Preheat broiler, top meatball mixture with Gruyère, cover skillet and cook on low for 3-5 minutes; broil for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

To enjoy leftovers, store meatballs and sauce separately; reheat with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.

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