Meatballs in French Onion Soup #easydinner #easydinnerideas #meatballs #frenchonionsoup

Serves 4
Ingredients:
For the onions:
* 4 large sweet white onions
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1/3 cup dry white wine
* Salt, pepper
For the meatballs:
* 500g lean ground beef
For the sauce:
* 500ml chicken broth
* 150g Gruyère cheese, grated
* Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
* Caramelize the onions:
* Peel and thinly slice the onions.
* Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
* Season with salt and pepper.
* Reduce heat to low and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and caramelized.
* Remove 2/3 of the onions and set aside.
* Form the meatballs:
* In a bowl, combine the ground beef and caramelized onions
* Form the mixture into small meatballs.
* Brown the meatballs:
* Brown the meatballs in the remaining fat in the pot.
* Prepare the sauce:
* Return the caramelized onions to the pot.
* Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
* Reduce heat and simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
* Gratinate:
* Sprinkle the Gruyère cheese over the meatballs and sauce.
* Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
* Serve:
* Serve the meatballs in deep bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.
Tips:
* For a more intense flavor, you can briefly roast the meatballs in a hot oven before simmering them in the sauce.
* Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
* Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste. Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary also pair well with this dish.
Enjoy!