Best 14 French Onion Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our French onion meatballs, a delightful appetizer or main course that blends the classic flavors of French onion soup with the comforting texture of meatballs. These tender and juicy meatballs are simmered in a rich and flavorful broth infused with caramelized onions, beef broth, and a hint of white wine, creating a symphony of savory and umami flavors. Served over a bed of mashed potatoes or egg noodles, these meatballs are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. This recipe also includes variations for making the meatballs in a slow cooker or air fryer, offering you multiple cooking options to suit your convenience. Additionally, we provide a vegetarian alternative using plant-based meatballs, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delectable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRENCH ONION BEEF MEATBALLS



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These flavorful meatballs are tasty and versatile. You can use them in spaghetti, meatball subs, or even simmer them in barbeque or sour cream sauce. These are incredibly easy. Add to prepared sauce or serve as-is.

Provided by KIWICOTTONBALL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (1 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix
2 large eggs
½ cup Italian dressing
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine beef, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, and soup mix in a large bowl. Knead the mixture with your hands until well blended; it will be quite dry. Add eggs and Italian dressing and mix. Allow mixture to sit in the refrigerator 10 minutes.
  • Pinch off just enough of the meatball mixture to fit comfortably inside your palm, then roll to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  • Cover the bottom of a skillet lightly with olive oil and heat to medium-high. Add meatballs. Cook on one side for about 4 minutes, then turn and continue to cook until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 4 minutes more. You may need to cook these in batches depending on how large your skillet is.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 165.8 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1327.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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These meatballs are savory and delicious served on top of creamy mashed potatoes. If desired, serve on top of hot cooked egg noodles, or hoagie rolls with caramelized onions.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
¼ teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon water
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ pound 80% lean ground beef
1 (1.4 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix (such as Knorr®), divided
1 cup water, divided
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
½ cup grated Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 211.7 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 2062 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

FRENCH ONION CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Richly seasoned meatballs baked with a rich French onion sauce and topped with melted Gruyere cheese make this a meal fit for hosting guests. Serve them with egg noodles or some seasoned red potatoes and French bread on the side.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground chicken
½ cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1 (1 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup red wine
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups beef broth
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
6 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, onion soup mix, and garlic together in a medium bowl until the ingredients are well incorporated. Roll into sixteen 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sugar; saute until onions are softened, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, flipping occasionally, until edges are browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Check the meatballs halfway through and flip if they are browning too much on the bottom.
  • Add red wine, salt, and pepper to the onions and stir. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in beef broth and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in flour. Cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Remove meatballs from the oven and pour onion sauce on top. Cover evenly with Gruyere cheese and return to the oven until melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 174.4 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 44.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1582.2 mg, Sugar 7 g

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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I got the idea for how to make this soup after I went to a brewhouse restaurant that put ale in their gravy. I make this every time the weather starts to cool down in the fall-it's comfort food for the soul. -Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs
2 large sweet onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups beef broth
1 bottle (12 ounces) pale ale or additional beef broth
18 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
12 slices Muenster or cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until onions are tender, 8-10 hours., Ladle soup into 6 broiler-safe 16-oz. ramekins. Top each with 3 slices of bread and 2 slices of cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

STUFFED FRENCH ONION CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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This is such an easy weeknight meal. It can be made in 30 minutes and is especially delicious served with mashed potatoes. Make sure to use fresh mozzarella as regular mozzarella will not have the same melting properties.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground chicken
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
1 (1.4 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix (such as Knorr®), divided
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 ounces mini mozzarella balls
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons French onion soup mix, and pepper in a bowl; blend well. Cover and let mixture rest for 10 minutes.
  • Portion chicken mixture into balls using a 1 1/2-tablespoon scoop. Press a mozzarella ball into each chicken ball and roll between your hands to enclose the cheese. Place stuffed chicken balls onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly browned and cooked through, about 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining French onion mix, water, and cream in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until slightly thickened. Serve sauce over stuffed chicken balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1127.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BAKED FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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Meatballs that everyone will love. Mix up some homemade potatoes and corn and you have yourself a dandy of a meal!

Provided by pepmatl

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 116.7 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1038.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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Member's Choice! These will be a welcome addition to any party table. The flavor combination makes them taste like French onion soup! This recipe is super easy which is an added bonus.

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg Great Value brand homestyle meatballs or your favorite brand of frozen meatballs (2 pound size)
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1 can(s) cream of onion soup
1 can(s) water
SPECIAL NOTE: YOU CAN ALSO MAKE YOUR OWN MEATBALLS, IF YOU PREFER.

Steps:

  • 1. In crock pot, whisk together soup mix, soups, and water.
  • 2. If using Great Value Brand Frozen Homestyle Meatballs, remove from freezer and place in slow cooker. Stir together with sauce.
  • 3. Cook on low heat for about 4 to 6 hours or on high for about 2 to 3 hours, gently stirring occasionally. Serve hot.
  • 4. This recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled if you need to make a lot for a party or other get together. The frozen meatballs saves time and is very easy. I prefer the Great Value (Walmart) brand over the others that I've tried. Enjoy!

FRENCH ONION SOUP AU GRATIN STUFFED MEATBALLS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



French Onion Soup au Gratin Stuffed Meatballs Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Karenna

Number Of Ingredients 23

For the onions:
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 Tablespoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup red wine (I used Gallo Family Pinot Noir)
For the meatballs:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup bread crumbs or ground oats (gluten free, if needed)
1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg
8 oz mozzarella cheese (about 1-2 oz into sixteen approximately half-inch cubes, to stuff the meatballs, the remainder shredded)
1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish, optional
For the sauce:
1 3/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup red wine (I used Gallo Family Pinot Noir)
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1.In a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat, saute onions and butter stirring occasionally until golden brown and caramelized. 2.Add the thyme, salt, water, bouillon, and wine. Cook over medium heat until reduced by half. Let cool. 3.Combine the milk soaked bread, ½ cup panko, parsley, pepper, salt, and egg in a bowl and mix together until everything is a happy gloopy mess. Mix in the ground beef with your hands until the gloopy mess is evenly distributed into the meat. If necessary to make the meat formable, mix in additional ¼ cup of panko. 4.Grab a small handful of the meat and flatten in your palm. Add some cheese and onions, and fold meat over and around it, sealing the edges as best as you can. This is a messy process. Repeat until all meat has been stuffed. 5.In a large nonstick skillet, heat canola oil over medium high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides. Remove to an oven safe dish when browned. Don't worry about these cooking all the way through. They will finish cooking in the oven. 6.Make sauce by combining all ingredients in a saucepan, and simmering for 10 minutes. Pour over meatballs, and top the meatballs with any extra onions, with the shredded mozzarella cheese, and any extra provolone you didn't use to stuff the meatballs. 7.Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, Remove, top with fresh chopped parsley, and serve with mashed potatoes.

QUICK FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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Got this from Pillsbury. I threw it together one afternoon before my husband brought his poker gang over. The sauce was really quite delicious.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 4h40m

Yield 72 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (18 ounce) packages frozen cooked meatballs, partially thawed
1 (12 ounce) jar savory beef gravy
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon dry sherry

Steps:

  • Put meatballs in a slow cooker.
  • Mix together the gravy, soup mix, and sherry.
  • Pour over meatballs and mix slightly.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.

FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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Just four ingredients and these meatballs are prepared for cooking in 5 minutes! Try this easy appetizer - perfect for French cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h35m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (18 ounces each) frozen cooked meatballs
1 jar (12 ounces) beef gravy
1/2 package (2-ounce size) onion soup mix (1 envelope)
1 tablespoon dry sherry, if desired

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix gravy, soup mix (dry) and sherry in medium bowl. Pour over meatballs; stir gently to mix.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes or until meatballs are hot. Meatballs will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 120 mg

SLOW-COOKER FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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Boost up the flavor of frozen meatballs with instant soup mix and other simple ingredients.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 4h40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 bags (18 oz each) frozen cooked meatballs
1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy
1 package (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon dry sherry, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place meatballs. In medium bowl, mix gravy, soup mix and sherry; gently stir into meatballs.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. Serve meatballs with fondue forks or long toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 570 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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This is nice and easy to do, even for a novice like me. This recipe was published in Woman's Day dated 9 April 2012

Provided by kdav-06340

Categories     Meatballs

Time 25m

Yield 25 Meatballs, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

500 g beef mince
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 (40 g) packet French onion soup mix (dry)
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
plain flour (for dusting)
tomato sauce (for serving)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine Beef Mince, Onion, Breadcrumbs, French Onion Soup Mix, Egg and Worcestershire Sauce. Mix well.
  • Roll mixture into even balls, no bigger than level dessert spoon, dust individual balls with plain flour and place on dinner plate (or container to out meatballs on). When complete put in fridge for minimum of 10 minutes to set.
  • Turn fan forced oven to 200 degrees Celsius to lightly spray tray and place the meatballs place in oven for approx 10 minutes.

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH MEATBALLS (OR NOT)



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A delicious vegetarian French Onion Soup recipe that you can at meatballs to for the meat-eaters. After cooking a huge amount of onions down into wonderful brown caramelized goodness, you add rich vegetable stock and, of course, a few other ingredients. Simmer for a good long while, then take some of the good stuff and add it to a new pot. This is where you'll add the meatballs for yourself or your loving (and appreciative) carnivore.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 - 5 large yellow onions (sliced (about 7 cups))
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 heaping teaspoon))
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
8 cups vegetable broth (no or low salt preferred)
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt (use less if your broth is full-fat plus more to taste)
Fresh ground black pepper
4-6 1- inch thick slices French bread
Butter for bread
1 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese
1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups beef or vegetable broth
1/2 pound ground beef (90% lean works great)
1/4 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg
1 clove garlic (minced (about 1/2 teaspoon))
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Couple turns fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil. Add the onions and cook for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very soft, medium brown and caramelized. Add the sugar about 10 minutes into the cooking to help the onions cook down.
  • Stir in the garlic and dried thyme. Cook for about two minutes.
  • Stir in the flour. Cook for another minute or so.
  • Add the vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about an hour. Continue to simmer over low heat while preparing the meaty half of the soup. Skip to step 8 if you're not making the meaty half.
  • Meanwhile, make the meatballs. In a medium bowl, using a fork, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until all ingredients are well-incorporated. Scoop out tablespoonfuls, roll into balls, and set aside (I place them on a sheet of wax paper).
  • After the soup has cooked for an hour, into another large saucepan over medium heat, transfer two cups of the soup plus another 1/2 cup or so of the onions with a slotted spoon. Add the two additional cups of broth (either beef or more veggie). Bring to a boil then turn to a simmer.
  • Carefully drop in the meatballs into the meaty soup and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes until cooked through.
  • Butter the French bread on both sides and place on a cookie sheet. Broil on high heat until golden brown; turn over and brown the other side. Remove from the oven, but keep the broiler on.
  • Ladle the vegetarian soup into three oven-proof bowls, and ladle the meaty soup into three bowls as well. Reserve three meatballs to place on top of the soups with meat. Place one piece of French bread on top of each bowl of soup, then sprinkle each with 1/4 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Gruyere. Cut the meatballs in half, and place two halves on each bowl of meaty soup.
  • Carefully place the bowls on a cookie sheet and broil on high until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then serve.

FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS



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Meatballs are a good go recipe, in our family for a great crowd please, but some times i like to make enjoy my company and not slave over it for days and hours.. Here a no fuss recipes, that taste like you did slave over it...lol They don't need to know..:) Note: For left overs make a hearty meatball sandwich, Split a crusty...

Provided by NIKKI SMITH

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 3h40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pkg 16 oz each frozen original favored meatballs
1 jar(s) beef gravy
1 pkg 1 oz onion soup mix (our my recipe)
1 Tbsp dry sherry

Steps:

  • 1. Spray 4-to-5 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. In a med bowl stir , mix gravy , soup mix and sherry; pour over meatballs gently stirring to combine.
  • 2. Cook on low for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • 3. Serve with fondue forks or long toothpicks.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality ground beef. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
  • Don't overwork the meat. Overworking the meat will make the meatballs tough.
  • Season the meat well. Use a variety of spices and herbs to give the meatballs flavor.
  • Use a light hand when adding the bread crumbs. Too many bread crumbs will make the meatballs dry.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before baking them. This will help to keep them moist and juicy.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what will really make your meatballs shine.
  • Serve the meatballs with a variety of sides. Mashed potatoes, rice, and pasta are all great options.
  • Enjoy! French onion meatballs are a delicious and easy meal that everyone will love.

Conclusion:

French onion meatballs are a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. These meatballs are made with ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices. They are then browned in a skillet and simmered in a flavorful sauce made with onions, beef broth, and red wine. The meatballs are served over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. French onion meatballs are a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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