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French Onion Meatballs

These French onion meatballs are going to be your new go-to comfort food!
Prep Time50 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 14 meatballs

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 small yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste

Meatballs

  • 1 lb. Omaha Steaks Ultra-Premium Ground Beef thawed
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 3 springs fresh thyme, destemmed, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded

Instructions

Caramelized Onions

  • Melt the butter in a large pan on medium-low heat. Then add the onions. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the onions start to sweat and soften.
  • Uncover the pan and stir in the Worcestershire sauce and beef bouillon paste. Cook uncovered on low heat, stirring regularly for another 20-30 minutes until the onions are caramelized.

Meatballs

  • In a large bowl, combine half of the caramelized onion mixture with the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, and seasonings. Mix to combine and then form into 1-inch balls.
  • Cook your meatballs until no longer pink inside, using your desired cooking method. We like to air fry the meatballs for 12 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Meanwhile, add 1 cup of beef stock to the remaining onions and simmer to turn into a sauce.
  • Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to an oven safe pan, top with the onion sauce, and Gruyere cheese.
  • Broil on low for a few minutes until cheese is melted, then remove from the oven and garnish with additional thyme.