Dinner for 6
French Onion Orzo Meatballs
Beef and pork meatballs cook with caramelized onions, broth, orzo, and Gruyère for a hearty skillet dinner.
Typical price
$9.13for 4 servings
$2.28 per serving$9.13 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 62 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.75Typical price |
| Ground pork$4.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.25Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.94Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.69 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSalt and pepperFlourWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup panko
- 1/3 cup shredded gruyère cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 large vidalia onions
- 3 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2/3 cups shredded gruyère cheese
Steps
- Mix the beef, pork, egg, panko, 1/3 cup Gruyère, garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs and bake on a greased sheet pan at 425 F for 15 minutes, until they reach 160 F.
- Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and cook the onions with 3 teaspoons thyme and salt for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the wine and beef stock, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Return the meatballs to the pot, top with the remaining Gruyère, and cover for 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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