CHEESY FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS

Updated at: Sat, 11 May 2024 22:07:18 GMT

Step 1

MASH IT

Step 2

Dice potatoes and carrot 2cm.

Step 3

Add to a pot and cover with hot tap water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil with the lid on.

Step 4

Remove lid, then drop heat to medium.

Step 5

Cook for about 20 mins, until tender.

Step 6

Drain well and return to pot with milk and butter.

Step 7

Mash until smooth and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 8

FRY IT

Step 9

Grate cheese and set aside.

Step 10

Thinly slice onions.

Step 11

Heat oil in a frypan on medium-high.

Step 12

Cook onions and sugar for 8-10 mins, until soft and caramelised. Transfer onions to a bowl and save pan for next step.

Step 13

ROLL IT

Step 14

While onions are cooking, mix all meatball ingredients (except oil) together.

Step 15

Use a Tbsp measure and damp hands to shape mixture into balls.

Step 16

Heat oil in saved pan on medium-high.

Step 17

Cook meatballs, in batches if needed, for about 10 mins, turning frequently, until cooked through.

Step 18

Return all meatballs to pan along with onion, flour, beef stock and water measure. Stir to combine and simmer for 2 mins, until sauce has thickened. Sauce too thick? Add a splash of water!

Step 19

Sprinkle with cheese and cook until melted.

Step 20

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 21

BOIL IT

Step 22

Boil a pot of salted water.

Step 23

Cut broccoli into florets and dice stalk.

Step 24

Place broccoli in pot of boiling water and cook for 3 mins, until bright green and tender. Drain and return to pot.

Step 25

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 26

EAT IT

Step 27

Top mash with saucy meatballs and onions. Serve broccoli on the side. Dig in!

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