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French Onion Meatballs

Four French Onion Meatballs on a blue plate, topped with melted cheese and parsley in a rich onion gravy.
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Savory meatballs infused with classic French onion soup flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Gradually whisk in beef broth and white wine. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  7. Return the meatballs to the skillet.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  9. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese over the meatballs and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, you can caramelize the chopped onion before adding it to the meatball mixture.
  • Serve these meatballs as an appetizer or over noodles for a main course.

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