Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf
A savory slow-cooked meatloaf with layers of caramelized onions, melted Swiss cheese, and the classic flavors of French onion soup. This comforting dish is perfect for a hearty family meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup Italian herb bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 oz package French onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup cooking sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 oz Swiss Gruyère or provolone cheese
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Slice onions and spread them in the bottom of a 6 Qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and sugar over the onions. Place your tabs of butter and olive oil on top of onions. Cook on LOW for 12 hours.
- Mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, and onion soup mix. Form meat mixture into a ball or oval.
- Pour cooking sherry and Worcestershire over the onions. Place meatloaf on top of cooked onions in the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until meat registers 160°F.
- Place cheese over the top of the meat and continue cooking 20-30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
- Serve meatloaf sliced with onions and sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. If you prefer a quicker method, caramelize the onions in a skillet for 15-20 minutes before adding to the slow cooker. Leftovers reheat well and taste great the next day.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 120
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