Cheesy French Onion Meatballs
If you’re in search of a heartwarming dish that will bring comfort to your dinner table, look no further than Cheesy French Onion Meatballs. This delightful recipe combines juicy ground beef meatballs with a rich, savory onion sauce reminiscent of classic French onion soup, all topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, these meatballs are not only simple to prepare but also guaranteed to impress your loved ones. With their incredible flavors and make-ahead convenience, they’ll quickly become a favorite in your home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Sauté sliced onions in olive oil and butter over medium heat until caramelized (15-20 minutes).
- Add sugar and flour to the onions; then pour in beef broth and stir in Worcestershire sauce. Simmer while cooking meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet on all sides; then pour the onion sauce over them and bring to a boil.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg