French Onion Meatballs with Savory Onion Sauce: Easy Comfort Food
A delicious and comforting recipe for French Onion Meatballs served with a savory onion sauce that is perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, until cooked through.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook until caramelized.
- Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme to the skillet, bringing to a simmer.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs topped with the savory onion sauce.
Notes
- These meatballs can be served over mashed potatoes or pasta for a heartier meal.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: French Onion Meatballs, Comfort Food, Savory Sauce