Savory meatballs simmered in a rich onion sauce made from slow-cooked caramelized onions. A cozy, French-inspired dish that’s hearty and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 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 cheese of choice (optional)
Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Heat butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
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Set aside one-third of the onions to cool.
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Mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, reserved onions, garlic, 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. Set aside.
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Sprinkle flour into the caramelized onions. Stir, then slowly whisk in beef broth and remaining Worcestershire. Simmer.
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Add meatballs to sauce. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes on low heat.
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Optional: Sprinkle with cheese and broil until bubbly.
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Garnish with herbs and serve.