Description
French onion meatloaf brings comfort and nostalgia to dinner tables with its rich, savory blend of caramelized onions and hearty ground beef. Swiss cheese crowns this classic dish, creating a melty, irresistible centerpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Binding and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, blending thoroughly until well-incorporated.
- Carefully form the meat mixture into a compact, uniform loaf shape that fits comfortably within the crockpot.
- Prepare caramelized onions by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat, gradually cooking sliced onions until they transform into a rich, golden-brown color, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Enhance the onion mixture by deglazing the skillet with beef broth, allowing the liquid to reduce and concentrate the flavors.
- Gently transfer the caramelized onion and broth mixture over the prepared meatloaf inside the crockpot, ensuring even distribution.
- Set the crockpot to low temperature and cook for 6-8 hours, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches a safe 160°F for ground beef.
- During the final 10 minutes of cooking, delicately layer Swiss cheese slices across the meatloaf’s surface, allowing them to melt and create a luxurious, creamy topping.
- Remove the meatloaf from the crockpot, let it rest briefly, then slice and serve while hot, allowing the melted cheese and caramelized onions to showcase their rich, savory flavors.
Notes
- Boost meat tenderness by using a blend of ground beef and ground pork for extra moisture and rich flavor.
- Opt for fresh breadcrumbs instead of store-bought to enhance the meatloaf’s texture and homemade taste.
- Prevent dry meatloaf by not overmixing the ingredients and checking internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg