# French onion meatballs with creamy orzo

- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 whole yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- salt (optional)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 whole egg
- 3/4 cup parmesan, grated
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 whole garlic clove, grated
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 5-6 dash worcestershire sauce
- pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- garlic powder (optional)

## Instructions

1. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
2. Combine the ground beef, egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, half of the caramelized onions, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined, then form into meatballs.
3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs until browned.
4. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
5. Add the remaining caramelized onions and white wine to the skillet, scraping up the browned bits.
6. Add the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry.
7. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer.
8. Combine the orzo and chicken broth in a separate pan. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium heat, and cook until the liquid is absorbed.
9. Stir 1 tbsp butter, heavy cream, and 1/4 cup Parmesan into the orzo. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
10. Serve the meatballs and onion sauce over the creamy orzo. Top with chopped parsley.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DezygzoCU60/
- Creator: Revi
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c07dcb59-9a32-4b12-921b-b363cc73f317
- Extracted: 2026-10-25

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