French Onion Meatloaf
A cozy and delicious French Onion Meatloaf infused with caramelized onions and topped with melted Swiss cheese, made conveniently in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1.5 lbs 1 1/2 lbs ground beef You can use ground turkey for a lighter option.
- 1 cup 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko works great for texture.
- 1 medium 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large 1 large egg
- 1 cup 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Additional cheese can be added before serving.
- 0.25 cup 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon thyme
For the Topping
- 1 cup 1 cup caramelized onions Store-bought can be used for convenience.
- 1 cup 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Caramelize the onions by cooking them in a bit of butter or oil over medium heat until golden brown, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onions, minced garlic, egg, Swiss cheese, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf shape.
Cooking
- Place the shaped meatloaf into the slow cooker. Top with caramelized onions and sprinkle more Swiss cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- A few minutes before serving, add an additional cup of Swiss cheese on top and cover until melted.
Notes
If you prefer a stronger onion flavor, add a splash of onion soup mix to the meat mixture. Leftover meatloaf makes great sandwiches the next day.