Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these French Onion Meatball Melts. Tender meatballs, sautéed onions, and gooey cheese come together in a deliciously satisfying sandwich that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for cozy gatherings or busy weeknights, this recipe is as easy to make as it is irresistible. Serve these melts hot out of the oven for an experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 4 sturdy bread rolls
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake meatballs for 15-20 minutes until browned.
- Transfer baked meatballs to the skillet with sautéed onions; add beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon meatball mixture onto each bread roll, top with cheese, and broil until bubbly (3-5 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option or add fresh thyme for extra flavor. Use day-old bread to prevent sogginess; lightly toast before assembling if desired.