French Onion Meatballs with Creamy Alfredo Orzo Sauce

40 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by caramelizing one large onion.
  2. 2Start by caramelizing one large onion.
  3. 3Start by caramelizing one large onion.
  4. 4Mix 1.5 lbs of ground beef, one egg, 1/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs, and a packet of onion soup mix.
  5. 5Mix 1.5 lbs of ground beef, one egg, 1/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs, and a packet of onion soup mix.
  6. 6Mix 1.5 lbs of ground beef, one egg, 1/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs, and a packet of onion soup mix.
  7. 7Add about one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
  8. 8Add about one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
  9. 9Add about one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
  10. 10Add some garlic pepper to the meat mixture.
  11. 11Add some garlic pepper to the meat mixture.
  12. 12Add some garlic pepper to the meat mixture.
  13. 13Mix everything up thoroughly, using gloves as it will be messy.
  14. 14Mix everything up thoroughly, using gloves as it will be messy.
  15. 15Mix everything up thoroughly, using gloves as it will be messy.
  16. 16Form the mixture into quarter-sized meatballs.
  17. 17Form the mixture into quarter-sized meatballs.
  18. 18Form the mixture into quarter-sized meatballs.
  19. 19Cook the meatballs in the pot where the onions were, for three minutes on each side until crispy.
  20. 20Cook the meatballs in the pot where the onions were, for three minutes on each side until crispy.
  21. 21Cook the meatballs in the pot where the onions were, for three minutes on each side until crispy.
  22. 22Remove the meatballs from the pot.
  23. 23Remove the meatballs from the pot.
  24. 24Remove the meatballs from the pot.
  25. 25Add the cooked onions back into the pot.
  26. 26Add the cooked onions back into the pot.
  27. 27Add the cooked onions back into the pot.
  28. 28Add two cups of beef broth to the pot with the onions.
  29. 29Add two cups of beef broth to the pot with the onions.
  30. 30Add two cups of beef broth to the pot with the onions.
  31. 31Add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  32. 32Add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  33. 33Add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  34. 34Return the meatballs to the sauce and cook for about 20 minutes, simmering.
  35. 35Return the meatballs to the sauce and cook for about 20 minutes, simmering.
  36. 36Return the meatballs to the sauce and cook for about 20 minutes, simmering.
  37. 37For the orzo, cook about one cup of orzo, then remove and drain it.
  38. 38For the orzo, cook about one cup of orzo, then remove and drain it.
  39. 39For the orzo, cook about one cup of orzo, then remove and drain it.
  40. 40In a separate pan, melt half a stick of butter.
  41. 41In a separate pan, melt half a stick of butter.
  42. 42In a separate pan, melt half a stick of butter.
  43. 43Add one cup of heavy cream to the butter.
  44. 44Add one cup of heavy cream to the butter.
  45. 45Add one cup of heavy cream to the butter.
  46. 46Stir in one cup of shredded Parmesan cheese until creamy.
  47. 47Stir in one cup of shredded Parmesan cheese until creamy.
  48. 48Stir in one cup of shredded Parmesan cheese until creamy.
  49. 49Add the cooked orzo back into the creamy sauce.
  50. 50Add the cooked orzo back into the creamy sauce.
  51. 51Add the cooked orzo back into the creamy sauce.
  52. 52Plate the meatballs and sauce over the creamy Alfredo orzo.
  53. 53Plate the meatballs and sauce over the creamy Alfredo orzo.
  54. 54Plate the meatballs and sauce over the creamy Alfredo orzo.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large onion
  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp garlic pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic pepper
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • cornstarch slurry
  • cornstarch slurry
  • cornstarch slurry
  • 0.5 stick butter
  • 0.5 stick butter
  • 0.5 stick butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup orzo

Equipment

gloves

Tips

  • Caramelizing onions takes the longest but is worth it.
  • Use gloves for mixing the meatball mixture as it's messy.
  • Form quarter-sized meatballs for smaller portions.
  • The onion soup mix is key for the flavor of the meatballs.