French Onion Meatballs & Parmesan Orzo

55 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place a cutting board on the counter.
  2. 2Place a cutting board on the counter.
  3. 3Place a cutting board on the counter.
  4. 4Slice the onions in half and peel off the outer layers.
  5. 5Slice the onions in half and peel off the outer layers.
  6. 6Slice the onions in half and peel off the outer layers.
  7. 7Cut the onions into slices.
  8. 8Cut the onions into slices.
  9. 9Cut the onions into slices.
  10. 10Add butter and a pinch of salt to a large pan and let the butter melt over medium heat.
  11. 11Add butter and a pinch of salt to a large pan and let the butter melt over medium heat.
  12. 12Add butter and a pinch of salt to a large pan and let the butter melt over medium heat.
  13. 13Add the sliced onions to the pan and mix with the melted butter.
  14. 14Add the sliced onions to the pan and mix with the melted butter.
  15. 15Add the sliced onions to the pan and mix with the melted butter.
  16. 16Add salt to the onions.
  17. 17Add salt to the onions.
  18. 18Add salt to the onions.
  19. 19Clean the cutting board.
  20. 20Clean the cutting board.
  21. 21Clean the cutting board.
  22. 22Chop the parsley.
  23. 23Chop the parsley.
  24. 24Chop the parsley.
  25. 25In a large bowl, add the ground beef.
  26. 26In a large bowl, add the ground beef.
  27. 27In a large bowl, add the ground beef.
  28. 28Add one egg to the bowl.
  29. 29Add one egg to the bowl.
  30. 30Add one egg to the bowl.
  31. 31Add breadcrumbs to the bowl.
  32. 32Add breadcrumbs to the bowl.
  33. 33Add breadcrumbs to the bowl.
  34. 34Add Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
  35. 35Add Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
  36. 36Add Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
  37. 37Add the chopped parsley to the bowl.
  38. 38Add the chopped parsley to the bowl.
  39. 39Add the chopped parsley to the bowl.
  40. 40Add Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.
  41. 41Add Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.
  42. 42Add Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.
  43. 43Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste to the bowl.
  44. 44Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste to the bowl.
  45. 45Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste to the bowl.
  46. 46Once the onions are caramelized, add half of them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
  47. 47Once the onions are caramelized, add half of them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
  48. 48Once the onions are caramelized, add half of them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
  49. 49Mix all the ingredients in the bowl by hand until combined.
  50. 50Mix all the ingredients in the bowl by hand until combined.
  51. 51Mix all the ingredients in the bowl by hand until combined.
  52. 52Roll the mixture into balls and place them on a plate.
  53. 53Roll the mixture into balls and place them on a plate.
  54. 54Roll the mixture into balls and place them on a plate.
  55. 55Add the meatballs to the pan where the onions were cooked and cook each side for 3-5 minutes.
  56. 56Add the meatballs to the pan where the onions were cooked and cook each side for 3-5 minutes.
  57. 57Add the meatballs to the pan where the onions were cooked and cook each side for 3-5 minutes.
  58. 58Cover the pan with a lid.
  59. 59Cover the pan with a lid.
  60. 60Cover the pan with a lid.
  61. 61Cook the orzo in a pot.
  62. 62Cook the orzo in a pot.
  63. 63Cook the orzo in a pot.
  64. 64Once the meatballs are cooked through, remove them from the pan and set aside.
  65. 65Once the meatballs are cooked through, remove them from the pan and set aside.
  66. 66Once the meatballs are cooked through, remove them from the pan and set aside.
  67. 67Add the remaining half of the caramelized onions back to the pan.
  68. 68Add the remaining half of the caramelized onions back to the pan.
  69. 69Add the remaining half of the caramelized onions back to the pan.
  70. 70Add white wine to the pan and stir.
  71. 71Add white wine to the pan and stir.
  72. 72Add white wine to the pan and stir.
  73. 73Add beef bone broth to the pan.
  74. 74Add beef bone broth to the pan.
  75. 75Add beef bone broth to the pan.
  76. 76Combine tapioca flour and water into a slurry, then add it to the sauce to thicken.
  77. 77Combine tapioca flour and water into a slurry, then add it to the sauce to thicken.
  78. 78Combine tapioca flour and water into a slurry, then add it to the sauce to thicken.
  79. 79Add the meatballs back to the pan with the sauce.
  80. 80Add the meatballs back to the pan with the sauce.
  81. 81Add the meatballs back to the pan with the sauce.
  82. 82Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes.
  83. 83Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes.
  84. 84Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes.
  85. 85In the pot with the cooked orzo, add cream, butter, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  86. 86In the pot with the cooked orzo, add cream, butter, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  87. 87In the pot with the cooked orzo, add cream, butter, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  88. 88Mix the orzo with the added ingredients.
  89. 89Mix the orzo with the added ingredients.
  90. 90Mix the orzo with the added ingredients.
  91. 91Serve the orzo into bowls.
  92. 92Serve the orzo into bowls.
  93. 93Serve the orzo into bowls.
  94. 94Top the orzo with the French onion meatballs and sauce.
  95. 95Top the orzo with the French onion meatballs and sauce.
  96. 96Top the orzo with the French onion meatballs and sauce.
  97. 97Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese.
  98. 98Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese.
  99. 99Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese.
  100. 100Garnish with fresh parsley.
  101. 101Garnish with fresh parsley.
  102. 102Garnish with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan
  • 0.5 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup Parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup Parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup Parsley, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire
  • 0.5 caramelized onions
  • 0.5 caramelized onions
  • 0.5 caramelized onions
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste garlic powder
  • to taste garlic powder
  • to taste garlic powder
  • 0.5 caramelized onions
  • 0.5 caramelized onions
  • 0.5 caramelized onions
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 1 cup beef bone broth
  • 1 cup beef bone broth
  • 1 cup beef bone broth
  • 1 tbsp tapioca flour
  • 1 tbsp tapioca flour
  • 1 tbsp tapioca flour
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 4 servings orzo, cooked & drained
  • 4 servings orzo, cooked & drained
  • 4 servings orzo, cooked & drained
  • 0.5 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup half & half (DF)
  • 0.25 cup half & half (DF)
  • 0.25 cup half & half (DF)
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste garlic powder
  • to taste garlic powder
  • to taste garlic powder

Equipment

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