Description
Delicious and comforting French Onion Meatballs infused with caramelized onions and topped with gooey melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet and add sliced onions. Cook until caramelized (about 15-20 minutes).
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- Add beef broth to the same skillet used for onions and bring to a simmer.
- Place cooked meatballs in the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Allow the onions to caramelize slowly for the best flavor. Consider experimenting with different types of cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg