French Onion Meatballs with Savory Onion Sauce
Are you craving comfort food with amazing flavor? French Onion Meatballs with Savory Onion Sauce is your answer. This recipe combines juicy meatballs with rich onion sauce.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking sheet with parchment paper
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons French onion soup mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 large onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, and egg together.
- Add French onion soup mix.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Form into 1-inch balls.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place meatballs on baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions.
- Cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Pour beef broth into the onions.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme.
- Bring to gentle simmer.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- The sauce will thicken beautifully.
Notes
- Don't rush caramelizing the onions.
- Slow cooking makes them sweet and flavorful.
- Use lean ground beef for healthier meatballs.
- Add garlic for extra flavor punch.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
- Freeze leftovers for quick future meals.
- Top with melted Gruyere cheese for authentic taste.