French Onion Meatballs with Turkey Bacon: A Juicy Comfort Dish
These French Onion Meatballs are a delicious twist on traditional meatballs, featuring the rich flavors of caramelized onions and savory turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and simmering
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-sensitive
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced onions. Cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add beef broth and thyme to the skillet with the onions, stirring to combine.
- Once meatballs are formed, add them to the skillet and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm, drizzled with broth and topped with caramelized onions.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a mixture of ground meats.
- These meatballs freeze well for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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