New England Meatball Tomato Bake

A new england take on meatball tomato bake, built around butter, thyme, onion, and black pepper.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon onion
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Season beef and brown well in batches.
2. Cook onion in the same pan until softened.
3. Add broth and seasonings, scraping up browned bits.
4. Return beef and simmer or braise until tender.
5. Reduce sauce if needed and adjust seasoning before serving.