Description
A delicious twist on traditional French onion soup, these meatballs are packed with flavor and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, heat the beef broth over medium heat.
- Add the baked meatballs to the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs in bowls, topped with shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the broth.
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup Meatballs, Meatballs, French Cuisine, Comfort Food