French Onion Meatballs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1½ pounds ground beef (85/15).
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1½ cups fresh breadcrumbs.
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk.
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1 tablespoon parsley, chopped.
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme.
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1 teaspoon herbes de Provence.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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1/2 large white onion, minced.
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4 cloves garlic, pressed.
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3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, divided.
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1 egg, whisked.
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded.
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4 tablespoons olive oil.
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2 tablespoons ghee or butter.
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2½ large white onions, sliced.
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4 cloves garlic, pressed.
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1 teaspoon herbes de Provence.
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1 teaspoon dried thyme.
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1/4 cup sherry or white wine.
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1½ tablespoons flour.
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2¼ cups beef stock.
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2 teaspoons fresh thyme.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
# Instructions:
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Mix breadcrumbs with milk, soak 5 minutes.
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Combine with beef and meatball ingredients.
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Form 2-tablespoon meatballs, chill 15 minutes.
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Brown meatballs in oil, set aside.
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In same pan, add oil and butter, cook onions 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
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Add garlic and herbs, cook 30 seconds.
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Add sherry, reduce 30 seconds.
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Stir in flour, then beef stock, simmer sauce 5 minutes.
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Add thyme and meatballs, top with cheeses.
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Broil 5-7 minutes until cheese melts.
# Notes:
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Serve with bread or mashed potatoes.
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Sauce can be made ahead.
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Use wet hands to form meatballs.
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Chilling helps meatballs hold shape.