French Onion Meatballs Recipe
These delicious French onion meatballs are made with French onion seasoned ground beef simmered in a flavorful sauce and covered in gooey cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Oz Packet Lipton Onion Soup
- 1 Cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- ½ Cup Milk
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 Large Onions, sliced
- 2 Cups Beef Broth
- ¼ Cup Olive OIl
- 3 Tbs Butter
- 3 Tbs Four
- 1 Cup Swiss Cheese, hand grated
- 2 Tbs Garlic Powder (divided)
- 1 Tbs Dried Thyme
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley, Chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion soup mix, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and half of the garlic powder. Mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to over mix.
- Form the mixture into small to medium sized, evenly shaped meatballs and place them onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften. Season the onions with salt and pepper and stir in the butter. Once the butter has melted, sprinkle in the flour and stir everything together. Let the flour cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth, stirring to incorporate the flour and prevent lumps. Bring everything to a boil and season with the remaining garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat and let the gravy simmer for about 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
- Once the meatballs are finished baking, carefully transfer them into the skillet with the onions and gravy. Sprinkle the freshly shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the meatballs and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Place a lid over the skillet and let the cheese melt for a few minutes until it's nice and gooey. Finally, serve the French Onion Meatballs warm over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or egg noodles. Enjoy!