french onion turkey meatballs

French Onion Turkey Meatballs: A Tasty Twist

Serves 4

Meatballs:

• 2 lbs ground turkey (910 g)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs (170 g)
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (120 g)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (55 g)
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1/3 cup olive oil (80 ml)

Sauce:

• 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 white onions, thinly sliced
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 cup Sherry (240 ml)
• 32 oz beef broth (945 ml)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 12 large fresh basil leaves
• 5 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (500 g)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (125 g)

Preparation:

1. Mix all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl, except for olive oil. Form meatballs of golf-ball size.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the meatballs, turning occasionally while cooking until golden brown on all sides. Remove past cooks breading, place them aside.
3. In another skillet, melt butter on medium heat. Add sliced onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add Sherry to the onions and cook for 20 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
5. Increase heat to high, add minced garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Lower heat and add beef broth, soy sauce, fresh thyme, dried oregano, and salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add meatballs back into the sauce, stirring to coat. Cook for 5 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. Top each meatball with shredded Gruyère and Parmesan cheese, and broil until cheese is melted and golden brown.
8. Serve hot.

Bonus Tips:

Did you know that turkey meatballs can be a healthier alternative to beef meatballs? By using ground turkey, you reduce the saturated fat content while keeping the protein and flavor. Additionally, substituting breadcrumbs with almond flour is a low-carb option to make these meatballs keto-friendly.

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Enrichment Data:

The term "Rhodes" is often associated with frozen rolls, particularly the "Rhodes Bake-N-Serve White Rolls, Soft 12 ea." These pre-baked rolls are popular for their buttery taste and hint of sweetness due to the adding of honey and sugar. Although this meal does not include Rhodes rolls, they could be an excellent alternative to serve along with the meatballs.

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