Description
These Saucy Skillet French Onion Meatballs with Egg Noodles are a comforting and flavorful meal that combines tender meatballs in a rich onion sauce served over a bed of egg noodles. The dish is hearty, savory, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dry white wine or beef broth
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
For Serving:
- 8 oz egg noodles
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil in a skillet. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Caramelize onions in the same skillet, then add flour, wine or broth, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Return meatballs to the pan and simmer.
- Prepare the Noodles: Cook egg noodles according to package instructions.
- Finish the Dish: Stir cheese into the skillet until melted. Serve meatballs and sauce over noodles, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier version, add a splash of cream before the cheese.
- You can bake the meatballs in the oven to save time.
- Great for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
