Description
French onion meatballs are tender, juicy meatballs cooked in a rich caramelized onion sauce. This easy comfort food recipe is packed with deep, savory flavor and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add sliced onions.
- Cook onions slowly, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently and shape into evenly sized meatballs.
- In a skillet, cook meatballs until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add broth and thyme to the caramelized onions and bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pan and simmer until fully cooked.
- Let rest briefly, garnish if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: French Onion Meatballs, meatballs, comfort food, easy recipe