French Onion Meatballs
Indulge in the savory goodness of French Onion Meatballs, a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. These meaty bites are enveloped in a rich onion gravy, accented with sherry and topped with delightful melted cheeses. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, they bring warmth and flavor to your table. Serve them over mashed potatoes, in a sub roll, or simply with crusty bread for dipping—no matter how you enjoy them, they’re sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds organic ground beef
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 large white onion, minced
- 2 1/2 large white onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 3/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons ghee or butter
- 1/4 cup sherry
- Fresh thyme
- Parsley
- Herbes de Provence
Instructions
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk for five minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine soaked breadcrumbs with ground beef, minced onion, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, Gruyere cheese, and egg; mix gently.
- Form mixture into meatballs and chill for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet; sear meatballs until browned on all sides and set aside.
- In the same skillet, caramelize sliced onions until golden brown; add garlic and herbs.
- Pour in sherry and beef stock; thicken with flour and simmer.
- Nestle meatballs back into the sauce; top with cheeses and broil until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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