French onion meatballs with creamy orzo

65 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice two yellow onions.
  2. 2Slice two yellow onions.
  3. 3Slice two yellow onions.
  4. 4In a pan, add two tablespoons of butter, the sliced onions, and a pinch of salt.
  5. 5In a pan, add two tablespoons of butter, the sliced onions, and a pinch of salt.
  6. 6In a pan, add two tablespoons of butter, the sliced onions, and a pinch of salt.
  7. 7Cook the onions for about 45 minutes until caramelized.
  8. 8Cook the onions for about 45 minutes until caramelized.
  9. 9Cook the onions for about 45 minutes until caramelized.
  10. 10For the meatball mixture, combine one pound of ground beef, one egg, half a cup of grated Parmesan, a fourth cup of breadcrumbs, three cloves of minced garlic, a fourth cup of chopped parsley, Worcestershire sauce, about half of the caramelized onions, and some salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  11. 11For the meatball mixture, combine one pound of ground beef, one egg, half a cup of grated Parmesan, a fourth cup of breadcrumbs, three cloves of minced garlic, a fourth cup of chopped parsley, Worcestershire sauce, about half of the caramelized onions, and some salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  12. 12For the meatball mixture, combine one pound of ground beef, one egg, half a cup of grated Parmesan, a fourth cup of breadcrumbs, three cloves of minced garlic, a fourth cup of chopped parsley, Worcestershire sauce, about half of the caramelized onions, and some salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  13. 13Mix all the meatball ingredients thoroughly with your hands.
  14. 14Mix all the meatball ingredients thoroughly with your hands.
  15. 15Mix all the meatball ingredients thoroughly with your hands.
  16. 16Form small meatballs from the mixture.
  17. 17Form small meatballs from the mixture.
  18. 18Form small meatballs from the mixture.
  19. 19Cook the meatballs in the same pan used for the onions, flipping them after about three minutes.
  20. 20Cook the meatballs in the same pan used for the onions, flipping them after about three minutes.
  21. 21Cook the meatballs in the same pan used for the onions, flipping them after about three minutes.
  22. 22Let them cook for another three minutes, then remove them from the pan.
  23. 23Let them cook for another three minutes, then remove them from the pan.
  24. 24Let them cook for another three minutes, then remove them from the pan.
  25. 25Add the remaining caramelized onions back into the pan.
  26. 26Add the remaining caramelized onions back into the pan.
  27. 27Add the remaining caramelized onions back into the pan.
  28. 28Pour in about half a cup of white wine and scrape up all the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  29. 29Pour in about half a cup of white wine and scrape up all the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  30. 30Pour in about half a cup of white wine and scrape up all the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  31. 31Add one cup of broth and a cornstarch slurry to help thicken the sauce.
  32. 32Add one cup of broth and a cornstarch slurry to help thicken the sauce.
  33. 33Add one cup of broth and a cornstarch slurry to help thicken the sauce.
  34. 34Return the meatballs to the pan with the sauce.
  35. 35Return the meatballs to the pan with the sauce.
  36. 36Return the meatballs to the pan with the sauce.
  37. 37Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for about 20 minutes.
  38. 38Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for about 20 minutes.
  39. 39Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for about 20 minutes.
  40. 40For the creamy orzo, add a tablespoon of butter to a pot.
  41. 41For the creamy orzo, add a tablespoon of butter to a pot.
  42. 42For the creamy orzo, add a tablespoon of butter to a pot.
  43. 43Pour in some heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
  44. 44Pour in some heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
  45. 45Pour in some heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
  46. 46Add the cooked orzo to the pot and mix well.
  47. 47Add the cooked orzo to the pot and mix well.
  48. 48Add the cooked orzo to the pot and mix well.
  49. 49Serve the creamy orzo in a bowl.
  50. 50Serve the creamy orzo in a bowl.
  51. 51Serve the creamy orzo in a bowl.
  52. 52Place the French onion meatballs on top of the orzo.
  53. 53Place the French onion meatballs on top of the orzo.
  54. 54Place the French onion meatballs on top of the orzo.
  55. 55Spoon extra sauce over the meatballs.
  56. 56Spoon extra sauce over the meatballs.
  57. 57Spoon extra sauce over the meatballs.
  58. 58Garnish with a little chopped parsley.
  59. 59Garnish with a little chopped parsley.
  60. 60Garnish with a little chopped parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 yellow onions
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan
  • 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.25 cup chopped parsley
  • 0.25 cup chopped parsley
  • 0.25 cup chopped parsley
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 1 cup broth
  • 1 cup broth
  • 1 cup broth
  • 1 cornstarch slurry
  • 1 cornstarch slurry
  • 1 cornstarch slurry
  • heavy cream
  • heavy cream
  • heavy cream
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • orzo
  • orzo
  • orzo

Equipment

panknifecutting boardtongspotgratercolanderlarge bowl

Tips

  • Let the onions cook for about 45 minutes, but you don't have to stand there the whole time; it's a good time to prep other ingredients.
  • Scrape up all the stuff on the bottom of the pan when adding white wine to incorporate all the flavor.