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French Onion Meatballs with Savory Onion Sauce

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Tender beef meatballs baked in a creamy, caramelized onion sauce inspired by French onion soup. Perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, thyme, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides.
  4. In a saucepan, mix beef broth, sour cream, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
  5. Pour sauce over meatballs in a baking dish, top with Gruyere, and bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

These meatballs can be prepared ahead and refrigerated. Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles.

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