Description
Comfort meets elegance in this French Onion Meatloaf, where savory beef mingles with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese. Hearty flavors from classic French cuisine come together in one satisfying dish you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients and Aromatics:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until ingredients are just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Carefully form the meat mixture into a compact loaf shape that fits comfortably inside the crockpot.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium temperature, then slowly caramelize onions by cooking them until golden brown and soft, approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Gently transfer caramelized onions and beef broth over the prepared meatloaf inside the crockpot, ensuring even distribution.
- Secure the crockpot lid and cook on low setting for 6-7 hours, maintaining a consistent internal temperature that ensures meat is thoroughly cooked and reaches safe doneness.
- During the final 15 minutes of cooking, layer Swiss cheese slices atop the meatloaf, allowing them to melt and create a golden, bubbling surface.
- Remove meatloaf from crockpot, let rest briefly, then slice and serve with caramelized onions and rich cooking broth spooned generously over each portion.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for leaner options like ground turkey or chicken to reduce fat content while maintaining flavor and moisture.
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, sweet flavor, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and achieve even golden-brown color.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour to make the recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals without compromising texture.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the meat mixture for an extra layer of aromatic complexity and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 517 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg