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Delicious French Onion Meatballs served over rice in a savory sauce.

French Onion Meatballs and Rice

A cozy casserole that combines tender meatballs, buttery rice, and savory French onion soup, perfect for warming evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 can 14.5 ounce low sodium beef broth
  • 1 can 10-ounce condensed French onion soup
  • 1 cup dry long grain white rice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup butter (thinly sliced into 6 pats)
  • 24 pieces frozen Italian beef meatballs (see note)
  • 4 ounces shredded Gruyere Swiss cheese
  • to taste freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Coat a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  3. In the casserole dish, add sliced fresh mushrooms, low-sodium beef broth, and condensed French onion soup.
  4. Stir in dry long grain white rice and chopped fresh thyme.
  5. Top with pats of butter, arranged neatly. Cover tightly with foil.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Uncover the dish and sprinkle with frozen Italian beef meatballs.
  2. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for another 30 minutes, until the rice is tender and meatballs are golden.
  3. Remove from the oven and add shredded Gruyere Swiss cheese.
  4. Let sit loosely tented with foil for about 5 minutes.
  5. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra creaminess, use rich beef broth and butter. This dish can be made ahead and is suitable for meal prep. Feel free to swap cheeses or add seasonal vegetables for variation.