French Onion Soup Meatballs

Servings: 4

Points: 5 SmartPoints

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) 96% lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Onion Soup Sauce

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water

Topping

• ⅓ cup reduced-fat mozzarella or Swiss cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl mix
   ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Form 16 small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
5. Meanwhile heat olive oil in a pan and cook sliced onions 10–12 minutes until soft and golden.
6. Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the cornstarch mixture to slightly thicken the sauce.
8. Add baked meatballs to the pan, sprinkle cheese on top and cover 2–3 minutes until melted.