Name: Amazing French Onion Meatballs: 1 Step Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening); 2 tablespoons water (if using cornstarch)

Description

Tender meatballs infused with classic French onion soup flavors, simmered in a rich, savory onion sauce. This dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
2 tablespoons water (if using cornstarch)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
Carefully place the meatballs into the simmering sauce.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir the mixture into the simmering sauce in the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until thickened.
Serve hot, spooning the savory onion sauce over the meatballs.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the meatball mixture.
If you don’t have red wine, you can substitute it with an equal amount of beef broth or a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Garnish with extra fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking and Pan-Frying
Cuisine: American