Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese
A comforting twist on classic meatloaf, infused with the savory flavors of French onion soup and topped with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
900 grams ground beef
120 grams breadcrumbs
50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
60 milliliters whole milk
2 large eggs
15 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
5 grams fine sea salt
2 grams freshly ground black pepper
2 large yellow onions
28 grams unsalted butter
240 milliliters beef broth
8 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, whole milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together gently until well combined.
- Shape the beef mixture into a loaf shape and place it into the bottom of your Crockpot. It should fit comfortably without overcrowding.
- Slice the yellow onions thinly. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the onions. Sauté the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until they become golden brown and caramelized.
- Once the onions are caramelized, pour in the beef broth and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Pour the caramelized onion and broth mixture over the top of the meatloaf in the Crockpot, making sure the meatloaf is covered with the onions and liquid.
- Cover the Crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- About 10 minutes before serving, place the slices of Swiss cheese over the top of the meatloaf. Cover the Crockpot and cook until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Carefully remove the meatloaf from the Crockpot and slice it into portions. Serve with the caramelized onions and melted cheese on top. Enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with plant-based ground meat.
For extra cheese flavor, add Gruyère or provolone along with or instead of Swiss cheese.
You can also use caramelized shallots for a sweeter, milder flavor.
If you don’t have beef broth, you can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
