French Onion Meatballs
French Onion Meatballs combine caramelized onions, meatballs, and ooey gooey cheese that are sure to satisfy your comfort food craving! They can be enjoyed as a side dish or as the main entree.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bag (22 ounces) frozen meatballs*, prepared according to package instructions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced into half-moon shapes
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (12 ounces / 360 g) beef broth
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) Gruyere cheese, shredded
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large oven-safe, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.
- Once melted, add the onions and sauté for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are very tender and caramelized to a rich golden brown color.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions. Stir to combine.
- Add beef broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook for 7 more minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Nestle the cooked meatballs into the sauce in the skillet.
- Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and Gruyere cheese over the meatballs.
- Preheat the oven broiler.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melting and bubbling.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
*Recipe for Homemade Meatballs here. I highly recommend making your meatballs if you are able! Store-bought has come a long way, but nothing compares to homemade. :)
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 362kcal