French Onion Meatballs
Description
These French onion-flavored meatballs are served with a savory Gruyere onion sauce and taste delicious on top of creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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1 egg
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1/4 teaspoon oregano
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1 tablespoon water
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/2 pound 80% lean ground beef
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1 (1 2/5 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix (such as Knorr®), divided
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1 cup water, divided
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1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
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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.
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Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
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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.