Best 7 Baked French Onion Meatballs Recipes

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Baked french onion meatballs are a delectable dish that combines the classic flavors of French onion soup with the comforting texture of meatballs. This dish is perfect for a cozy meal with family and friends. The meatballs are made with a mixture of ground beef, pork, and veal, and are seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices. They are then coated in a rich and flavorful French onion sauce, made with caramelized onions, beef broth, and white wine. The meatballs are baked in the oven until they are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and golden brown. Serve these meatballs over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, and enjoy the perfect blend of flavors and textures.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRENCH ONION CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Richly seasoned meatballs baked with a rich French onion sauce and topped with melted Gruyere cheese make this a meal fit for hosting guests. Serve them with egg noodles or some seasoned red potatoes and French bread on the side.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground chicken
½ cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1 (1 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup red wine
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups beef broth
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
6 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, onion soup mix, and garlic together in a medium bowl until the ingredients are well incorporated. Roll into sixteen 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sugar; saute until onions are softened, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, flipping occasionally, until edges are browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Check the meatballs halfway through and flip if they are browning too much on the bottom.
  • Add red wine, salt, and pepper to the onions and stir. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in beef broth and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in flour. Cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Remove meatballs from the oven and pour onion sauce on top. Cover evenly with Gruyere cheese and return to the oven until melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 174.4 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 44.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1582.2 mg, Sugar 7 g

FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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These meatballs are savory and delicious served on top of creamy mashed potatoes. If desired, serve on top of hot cooked egg noodles, or hoagie rolls with caramelized onions.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
¼ teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon water
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ pound 80% lean ground beef
1 (1.4 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix (such as Knorr®), divided
1 cup water, divided
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
½ cup grated Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Combine egg, oregano, and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl and beat to combine. Add in panko and ground beef. Sprinkle 1/2 of the French onion mix on top and mix until thoroughly combined. Shape mixture into meatballs. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add remaining French onion mix to a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup water until well combined. Allow to thicken. Whisk in another 1/4 cup water and allow to thicken. Repeat 2 more times until water is used up. Mix in cream and Gruyere cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Serve cheese sauce with meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 211.7 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 2062 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

FRENCH ONION BEEF MEATBALLS



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These flavorful meatballs are tasty and versatile. You can use them in spaghetti, meatball subs, or even simmer them in barbeque or sour cream sauce. These are incredibly easy. Add to prepared sauce or serve as-is.

Provided by KIWICOTTONBALL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (1 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix
2 large eggs
½ cup Italian dressing
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine beef, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, and soup mix in a large bowl. Knead the mixture with your hands until well blended; it will be quite dry. Add eggs and Italian dressing and mix. Allow mixture to sit in the refrigerator 10 minutes.
  • Pinch off just enough of the meatball mixture to fit comfortably inside your palm, then roll to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  • Cover the bottom of a skillet lightly with olive oil and heat to medium-high. Add meatballs. Cook on one side for about 4 minutes, then turn and continue to cook until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 4 minutes more. You may need to cook these in batches depending on how large your skillet is.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 165.8 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1327.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BAKED FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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Meatballs that everyone will love. Mix up some homemade potatoes and corn and you have yourself a dandy of a meal!

Provided by pepmatl

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ pound pork sausage
1 medium onion, minced
2 large eggs
½ cup quick-cooking oats, or as needed
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can milk
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place beef, sausage, onion, eggs, and oats in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Shape into meatballs and place in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until well browned, about 40 minutes. Carefully pour off the grease.
  • Pour beef broth and mushroom soup into a bowl. Fill the empty soup can with milk and pour into the bowl. Add onion soup mix; stir until combined. Pour sauce over the meatballs.
  • Continue baking until hot and bubbling, about 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 116.7 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1038.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

QUICK FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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Got this from Pillsbury. I threw it together one afternoon before my husband brought his poker gang over. The sauce was really quite delicious.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 4h40m

Yield 72 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (18 ounce) packages frozen cooked meatballs, partially thawed
1 (12 ounce) jar savory beef gravy
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon dry sherry

Steps:

  • Put meatballs in a slow cooker.
  • Mix together the gravy, soup mix, and sherry.
  • Pour over meatballs and mix slightly.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.

FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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Just four ingredients and these meatballs are prepared for cooking in 5 minutes! Try this easy appetizer - perfect for French cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h35m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (18 ounces each) frozen cooked meatballs
1 jar (12 ounces) beef gravy
1/2 package (2-ounce size) onion soup mix (1 envelope)
1 tablespoon dry sherry, if desired

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix gravy, soup mix (dry) and sherry in medium bowl. Pour over meatballs; stir gently to mix.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes or until meatballs are hot. Meatballs will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 120 mg

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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I got the idea for how to make this soup after I went to a brewhouse restaurant that put ale in their gravy. I make this every time the weather starts to cool down in the fall-it's comfort food for the soul. -Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs
2 large sweet onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups beef broth
1 bottle (12 ounces) pale ale or additional beef broth
18 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
12 slices Muenster or cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until onions are tender, 8-10 hours., Ladle soup into 6 broiler-safe 16-oz. ramekins. Top each with 3 slices of bread and 2 slices of cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a good quality ground beef and a flavorful cheese.
  • To make the onion soup mix, use a packet of dry onion soup mix or make your own by combining 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
  • If you don't have any French bread on hand, you can use another type of bread, such as Italian bread or sourdough bread.
  • To make the cheese sauce, use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or mozzarella.
  • To prevent the cheese sauce from curdling, add the cheese slowly and stir constantly.
  • Serve the French onion soup immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Baked French onion soup is a classic dish that's easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. The combination of beef, onion soup mix, and cheese is irresistible, and the French bread adds a delicious crunch. This recipe is a great way to warm up on a cold day or to enjoy a special occasion.

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