Description
Savory French onion meatballs are a comforting dish featuring tender meatballs infused with sweet caramelized onions and simmered in a rich broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup sweet yellow onions, finely diced (about 2 medium onions)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, onions, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté remaining onions until golden brown (about 10 minutes). Stir in thyme and soy sauce; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 4. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned.
- 5. Pour beef broth into the skillet with sautéed onions. Add bay leaf and bring to a simmer.
- 6. Once baked, add meatballs to the simmering broth sauce. Let them soak for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for leaner options.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like rosemary for added flavor.
- Ensure not to overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg