Description
This French Onion Meatballs Recipe combines juicy beef meatballs with a savory onion gravy and melted cheese for a comforting and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion (~1/4 of an onion)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Gruyere, Swiss, or mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Onion Gravy:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Meatballs: Combine ground beef, diced onion, garlic, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Form into balls.
- Cook Meatballs: Brown meatballs in a skillet, then set aside.
- Make Onion Gravy: Cook sliced onions, add garlic, then pour in broth mixed with cornstarch. Cook until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return meatballs to the skillet with onion gravy, top with cheese, and let melt. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crackers.
- For dairy-free, use non-dairy milk and omit cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg