Description
A hearty one-pan dinner combining meatballs, caramelized onions, rice, and melted cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs or homemade meatballs
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can condensed French onion soup, 10.5 ounces
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned on the outside. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the sliced onions.
- Cook the onions for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until deeply softened and golden brown.
- Stir in the garlic, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the uncooked rice and stir for 1 minute to coat it in the onion mixture.
- Pour in the beef broth, condensed French onion soup, and water. Stir well.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and nestle them into the rice mixture.
- Bring everything to a gentle simmer, then cover tightly and cook over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Swiss cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted, or place the skillet under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes for a bubbly golden finish.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use homemade meatballs for better flavor.
- Stir onions frequently to prevent burning.
- Adjust salt if using low-sodium broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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