- Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the French Onion Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook until they are caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle flour over the caramelized onions and stir well to coat.
- Pour in the beef broth, red wine (if using), and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce:
- Add the cooked meatballs to the French onion sauce. Coat the meatballs in the sauce and let them simmer for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve:
- Preheat the oven broiler.
- Slice a baguette or your favorite bread and place the slices on a baking sheet. Toast them under the broiler for a couple of minutes until they are lightly browned.
- Spoon the French onion meatballs over the toasted bread slices and top with grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the French onion meatballs hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.
These French onion meatballs are a delicious and comforting twist on a classic dish. The combination of savory meatballs, caramelized onions, and gooey melted cheese is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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