Description
A savory and comforting French Onion Meatloaf featuring juicy ground beef, caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère cheese for a rich, flavorful twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the thinly sliced onions until caramelized and golden brown, about 20–25 minutes. Add the beef broth to deglaze the pan and stir until absorbed. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, minced garlic, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Fold in the caramelized onions and half of the shredded Gruyère cheese. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded Gruyère cheese on top and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use Gruyère for a rich, nutty flavor, but Swiss cheese is a good substitute.
- Don’t skip the resting time—this helps the juices redistribute for a moist meatloaf.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
