How to Make French Onion Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

French onion meatballs are a delicious twist on the classic French onion soup. This recipe combines juicy meatballs with the rich and savory flavors of caramelized onions, beef broth, and melted cheese. The result is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or impressive enough to serve at a dinner party.

The inspiration for this recipe comes from the traditional French onion soup, which is known for its deep, caramelized onion flavor and gooey, melted che...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 1038mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 362mg