Description

These meatballs are so tasty and fabulous, you can serve them to guests and feel good. Be sure to make enough for seconds, because people will definitely want more.

Ingredients

• eatballs:
• 1 1/2 c. fresh breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 c. plus 2 T. whole milk
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef (85/15)
• 1 T. chopped parsley
• 1 t. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1 t. Herbes de Provence
• 1 t. salt
• 1/4 t. black pepper
• 1/2 large, white onion, finely minced
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
• 3/4 c. grated Gruyere cheese, divided
• 1 egg, whisked
• 1 c. shredded, whole milk Mozzarella cheese
• French Onion Sauce:
• 4 T. olive oil, divided use
• 2 T. butter
• 2 1/2 large, white onions, halved and sliced
• salt
• black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
• 1 t. Herbes de Provence
• 1 t. dried thyme
• 1/4 c. sherry or white wine
• 1 1/2 T. flour
• 2 1/4 c. beef stock
• 2 t. fresh thyme leaves

Steps

1. Prepare and ready all of meatball ingredients.
2. Place breadcrumbs in a dish; add the milk; soak for 5 minutes.
3. In the meantime, add ground beef to a large bowl.