French Onion Meatballs- tender beef meatballs are covered with melted gruyere cheese and a caramelized onion gravy.
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword ground beef
Prep Time 12 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 5
Ingredients
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsolive oil
2largeonions,sliced 1/4-inch thick
Meatballs
1 1/2poundslean ground beef
1largeegg,lightly beaten
1/3cupdry bread crumbs
1/3cupmilk
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1/2teaspoonherbs de Provence
Remaining Ingredients
1tablespoonflour
2cupsbeef broth
2teaspoonschopped fresh thyme
14thin slicesfresh baguette
1cupshredded Gruyere cheese
chopped fresh parsley
mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
In a large cast iron skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-low heat.When butter is melted, add the onions. Cook stirring occasionally until light brown, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile combine all meatball ingredients, mixing together gently. Shape into 14 to 16 meatballs.Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
Once onions are caramelized, sprinkle flour over them. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in beef broth. Bring to a boil. Add thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Once thickened a little, reduce heat to low to keep warm.When meatballs are done in the oven, add them to the cast iron skillet.
Place baguette slices on the baking sheet you cooked the meatballs on and stick under the broiler until they get a little crispy.
Stick baguette slices between the meatballs and sprinkle Gruyere cheese over everything.Place skillet under broiler until cheese is melted.