10/16/2026
French onion soup, but make it a sandwich. 🧅🧀🔥
French Onion Turkey Meatball Hoagies with a cheese pull that speaks for itself. Melty, savory, and exactly what fall dinner should look like.
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs ground turkey
1 egg
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp balsamic
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
6 hoagie rolls
12 slices Gruyère or provolone
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine turkey, egg, panko, parmesan, Worcestershire, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Form into meatballs.
2. Brown meatballs in olive oil in a large skillet. Remove and set aside.
3. Add butter and onions to the same pan. Cook over medium-low heat until deeply caramelized.
4. Add sugar and flour. Stir for 1 minute then slowly add beef broth and balsamic.
5. Return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer 10-15 minutes until cooked through and sauce is thickened.
6. Brush hoagie rolls with garlic butter and toast lightly.
7. Fill with meatballs and caramelized onions. Top with Gruyère or provolone.
8. Broil until melted and bubbling.
9. Finish with crispy onions, fresh thyme and shaved Gruyère.
