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French Onion Meatballs

French Onion Meatballs

  • Author: Brian
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

French Onion Meatballs combine the warmth of caramelized onions and the smoky richness of smoked turkey bacon with savory vegetarian Worcestershire sauce for a comforting and flavorful meal. These meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in a luscious broth sauce thickened with a natural gelling agent, perfect served as a main dish, appetizer, or in sandwiches.

Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 oz smoked turkey bacon, diced
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (use gluten-free if desired)
  • 1/4 cup plant-based Parmesan cheese (plant-based)
  • 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp natural gelling agent

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the Onions: Slowly cook the thinly sliced onions in a tablespoon of olive oil over low heat for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sweet, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  2. Prepare the Smoked Turkey Bacon: In a separate pan, sauté the diced smoked turkey bacon until crisp to add a smoky flavor and texture.
  3. Mix the Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, cooked smoked turkey bacon, caramelized onions, minced garlic, bread crumbs, plant-based Parmesan cheese (plant-based), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), fresh parsley, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed without overworking.
  4. Shape the Meatballs: Using your hands or a scoop, form the mixture into uniform meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  5. Brown the Meatballs: Heat a skillet with a little oil and brown the meatballs on all sides to seal in juices and create a flavorful crust.
  6. Simmer in Broth Sauce: Prepare the sauce by heating the beef broth and stirring in the natural gelling agent to thicken. Place the browned meatballs gently into the simmering sauce, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and tender.

Notes

  • Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep sweet flavors.
  • Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.
  • Make meatballs uniform in size for even cooking.
  • Cook meatballs to an internal temperature of 160°F for safety and juiciness.
  • Let meatballs rest in the sauce before serving to absorb more flavor.
  • Add extra caramelized onions or fresh herbs to the sauce for added depth.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg

Keywords: French Onion Meatballs, smoky meatballs, caramelized onions, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, savory meatballs, comforting dinner

Find it online: https://puretastekitchen.com/french-onion-meatballs/