Savory French Onion Meatballs
Savory French Onion Meatballs deliver a delicious twist on classic comfort food. These juicy meatballs are infused with the rich, caramelized flavors of French onion soup and topped with melty Gruyère cheese, making them an irresistible choice for family dinners or game day gatherings. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, they pair beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread, promising a satisfying meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (12 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (divided)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, egg, and half of the Gruyère cheese until combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, combine beef broth, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and remaining Gruyère cheese in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and let them soak up the flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg