French Onion Meatloaf
This French Onion Meatloaf is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines savory onions with tender meat, making it a family favorite you'll want to savor time and again.
Equipment
- 6 quart slow cooker
Ingredients
For the Onion Base:
- 3-4 large sweet onions sliced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup Italian herb bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 ounce French onion soup mix package
- 1/2 cup cooking sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese or Gruyere or Provolone
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the onions and layer them at the base of a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and sugar over the onions, then add butter pieces on top.
- Set the slow cooker to LOW heat and cook the onions for about 12 hours until caramelized.
For Meatloaf:
- Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, and French onion soup mix in a bowl. Form the mixture into a loaf shape.
- Add cooking sherry and Worcestershire sauce over the prepared onions in the slow cooker. Carefully position the formed meatloaf on top of the onions.
- Cook on HIGH for about 3 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf hits 160°F.
- Once cooked, place cheese slices on top of the meat and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve the sliced meatloaf alongside the caramelized onions and sauce drizzled over, garnished with fresh thyme.