Best 8 French Onion Beef Meatballs Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty and flavorful dish that will satisfy your taste buds? Look no further than French onion beef meatballs! This classic recipe combines ground beef, tender onions, and a rich broth to create juicy and tender meatballs that are sure to impress. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, main course, or even in a sandwich, these delightful meatballs will be a hit with family and friends alike. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for more. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delicious journey with French onion beef meatballs!

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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

FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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This one pan dinner is packed with flavor, hearty and and comforting. These beefy meatballs pair amazingly with the sweet caramelized onions and gooey cheese and are amazing served with mashed potatoes or garlic toast.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1.5 lb ground beef
3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 oz onion soup mix ((1 package) divided in half)
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large yellow onions
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup beef broth or water
4 oz swiss cheese (sliced or shredded)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
  • To make meatballs: Combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, half the onion soup mix (about 1 tbsp), worcestershire, milk and eggs.Roll into 18 meatballs, about 1.5-2 inches each.
  • Heat a large, oven proof skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and once it is hot, lay the meatballs in the pan. Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes, or until seared. Then remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside (they will finish cooking later.
  • Add the onions, butter, 1/4 cup broth, and remaining onion soup mix and reduce the heat to medium low. Allow the onions to cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring regularly. You can add broth as they cook to keep moisture in the skillet if needed. They should become translucent and caramelized once done.
  • Place the meatballs back into the skillet, add the remaining broth, and top with swiss cheese then bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until meatballs are done (160˚F internal temperature.)Optional: Turn the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes of the cooking time to toast the cheese more heavily.
  • Once done, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve over thick sliced garlic toast, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 meatballs, Calories 551 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 983 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g

FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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This is nice and easy to do, even for a novice like me. This recipe was published in Woman's Day dated 9 April 2012

Provided by kdav-06340

Categories     Meatballs

Time 25m

Yield 25 Meatballs, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

500 g beef mince
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 (40 g) packet French onion soup mix (dry)
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
plain flour (for dusting)
tomato sauce (for serving)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine Beef Mince, Onion, Breadcrumbs, French Onion Soup Mix, Egg and Worcestershire Sauce. Mix well.
  • Roll mixture into even balls, no bigger than level dessert spoon, dust individual balls with plain flour and place on dinner plate (or container to out meatballs on). When complete put in fridge for minimum of 10 minutes to set.
  • Turn fan forced oven to 200 degrees Celsius to lightly spray tray and place the meatballs place in oven for approx 10 minutes.

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 TURKEY MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground turkey, eggs, large yellow onion, italian bread crumbs, gruyère cheese, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper, oregano, dried thyme, olive oil, yellow onions, white onions, butter, sherry, beef broth, olive oil, salt and pepper, sugar, garlic, gravy master seasoning, fresh thyme, oregano, bay leaves, grated gruyere cheese, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Jesse Magnuson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 lb ground turkey
2 eggs
1 large yellow onion, minced
1 ½ cups italian bread crumbs
1 cup gruyère cheese, grated
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon salt and pepper
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
⅓ cup olive oil
3 yellow onions, roughly chopped
3 white onions, roughly chopped
1 stick butter
1 cup sherry
32 oz beef broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons salt and pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons gravy master seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
4 bay leaves
4 cups grated gruyere cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix all of the meatball ingredients except the olive oil together. Form mixture into golfball-sized meatballs.
  • Add olive oil to a cast-iron skillet and heat to medium high heat. Sear meatballs on all sides, turning every few minutes, then set aside once finished.
  • To make the broth, add a stick of butter to a cast-iron skillet on medium high heat. Then, add onions, olive oil, and salt and pepper to a skillet and cook down for ½ hour, stirring every few minutes.
  • Then, add sherry and sugar and cook for another 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Increase heat to high, add minced garlic, and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes. Then, add beef broth and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, and gravy master.
  • Add meatballs back into the broth and simmer till meatballs reach a minimum temperature of 165°F, stirring occasionally.
  • Cover meatballs with gruyere and parmesan and put under broiler till cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve warm.

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.

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

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling to find things while you're cooking.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your meatballs will taste. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Season the meatballs well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to your meatballs. This will give them lots of flavor.
  • Brown the meatballs thoroughly: Browning the meatballs in a pan before simmering them in the sauce will help them develop a nice crust and seal in the juices.
  • Simmer the meatballs in a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes these meatballs special. Make sure to use a sauce that is rich and flavorful, such as a tomato sauce or a beef broth.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides: These meatballs are delicious served with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. They can also be used as a sandwich filling or on top of a salad.

Conclusion:

French onion beef meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be cooked in under an hour. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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