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French Onion Meatballs and Rice

French Onion Meatballs and Rice is a quick, easy one-pan casserole that includes meatballs, mushrooms, rice, and French onion soup. So flavorful and a perfect dinner for busy weeknights!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: french onion meatballs
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can low sodium beef broth
  • 1 (10-ounce) can 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 frozen Italian beef meatballs (see note)
  • 4 ounces shredded Gruyere Swiss cheese
  • Freshly chopped parsley , for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Coat a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  • Add 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms, a 14 ounce can beef broth, a 10 ounce can condensed French onion soup, 1 cup dry long grain white rice, and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme to the casserole dish; stir to combine.
    Pouring beef broth over sliced onions and rice in a baking dish
  • Top with the 6 pats of butter (3 rows of 2.)
    Sliced mushrooms in beef broth in a casserole dish
  • Cover tightly with foil. Transfer to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and sprinkle with the 24 small frozen Italian beef meatballs.
    Frozen meatballs on top of French onion rice
  • Place back in the oven, uncovered, and cook for another 30 minutes until the rice is tender and the meatballs are cooked through and golden.
    Overhead view of meatballs and French onion rice in a baking dish
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 4 ounces shredded Gruyere Swiss cheese.
    Overhead view of shredded cheese on top of French onion meatballs and rice
  • Let stand, loosely tented with foil, for about 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  • Top with a bit of fresh chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!
    Overhead view of a baking dish of French onion meatballs and rice

Notes

Any kind of meatballs work. I always have my homemade meatballs in the freezer, but seasoned store bought work great too. Choose from Italian beef, chicken, or turkey to suit your taste. Add them to the casserole still frozen, do not thaw.

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg