Flavorful meatballs simmered in a rich, onion-packed sauce inspired by classic French onion soup. Comforting, hearty, and perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (divided)
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup shredded Gruyère or preferred cheese (optional)
Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat butter and 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook on low for 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized.
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Set aside ⅓ of the onions to cool.
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Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, reserved onions, 1 tbsp Worcestershire, thyme, salt, and pepper. Form into 18–20 meatballs.
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Brown meatballs in a skillet with remaining olive oil. Remove and set aside.
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Stir flour into remaining onions. Slowly whisk in beef broth and the rest of the Worcestershire sauce. Simmer.
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Add meatballs to the sauce. Cover and cook on low for 15–20 minutes.
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Optional: Top with cheese and broil until bubbly and golden.
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Garnish with herbs and serve hot.