The flavor of the iconic soup in a new, fun-to-eat meatball dish.

This recipe distills the essence of the iconic soup into a sauce for tender meatballs.

Low and slow-cooked onion adds complexity to so many dishes.

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If youre feeling adventurous, substitute the ground beef for ground lamb.

And what better bread to serve alongside this dish than the famed French baguette?

Cut slices for a party or tear it casually for dinner.

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Give the bread a light toast for maximum crunchy contrast.

My favorite trick is to rub the bread with a garlic clove while its still warm for instantgarlic bread.

Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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Thaw in the fridge before cooking and continuing on with the recipe.

Add the thyme and black pepper and cook until the herbs are fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the white wine and butter, scraping up the bottom of the pan to loosen any dark bits.

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Remove and discard the bay leaves and transfer the onions to a plate to let cool slightly.

Rinse and wipe out the skillet and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, panko, salt, and pepper.

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Use your clean hands to mix everything together until combined.

Divide the mixture up into 16 roughly 1 1/2-inch balls.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the reserved skillet over medium-high heat.

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Sprinkle flour over the meatballs and toss gently until the flour is cooked, about 1 minute.

Add the chicken broth, remaining reserved onions, mustard, and Worcestershire.

Preheat the broiler on low.

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Sprinkle the Gruyere over the meatballs and sauce and broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.

Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Leftover meatballs and sauce will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.

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Minced Onions Mixed With Ground Beef

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Meatball Mixture Divided Again to Get 16 Pieces for French Onion Meatballs

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Meatball Mixture Formed into 16 Meatballs for French Onion Meatballs

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Cooked Meatballs for French Onion Meatballs in a Pan on the Portable Stovetop, and on the Counter Next to It, a Blue Kitchen Towel

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Caramelized Onions, Chicken Broth, and Worcestershire Sauce Mixed With Meatballs in Pan

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French Onion Meatballs Topped With Shredded Gruyere Cheese on the Portable Burner

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