French Onion Meatballs
Savory beef meatballs infused with caramelized onions and rich beef broth, topped with melted Gruyère cheese. A halal-friendly adaptation of classic French onion soup flavors in bite-sized form, perfect for easy or elegant meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 55
- Yield: 4-6 servings (4-6 meatballs per serving) 1x
- Category: Comfort Food Recipes
- Method: Baking and Braising
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
4 to 6 large onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups beef broth
1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Caramelize onions in olive oil over medium heat (15-25 minutes)
In a bowl, combine ground beef, 1/3 of the caramelized onions, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper
Form 24 meatballs
Place meatballs on a baking sheet
Bake for 20 minutes until browned
In another pan, simmer remaining onions in beef broth (20 minutes)
Add meatballs and simmer 15 minutes to absorb flavors
Top with Gruyère cheese and broil 5 minutes until golden
Notes
Meatballs will keep refrigerated for 2 days
Leftover broth mixture makes excellent sauce for potatoes or noodles
Try adding carrots and celery to the meat mixture for a heartier version
Use whole wheat breadcrumbs for added fiber
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 large meatballs
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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