Quick French Onion Meatballs in 45 Minutes

Description

French Onion Meatballs combine the rich flavors of French onion soup with juicy meatballs for a savory dish.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
5. While meatballs bake, melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6. Add onions and sugar, cook until caramelized (about 15 minutes).
7. Pour in beef broth, simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Place meatballs in a baking dish, top with caramelized onions and Gruyère.
9. Broil for 3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

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Notes

• Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
• Caramelize onions slowly for best results.
• Substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese if needed.