Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf
Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf is a comforting dish that blends savory caramelized onions with rich beef and melted Swiss cheese. This hearty meatloaf not only warms your home with its delightful aroma but also guarantees smiles around the dinner table. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is both simple and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Finely chop onions and mince garlic.
- Sauté onions in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 10 minutes); add minced garlic in the last minute.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce until just combined.
- Fold in shredded Swiss cheese gently.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the crockpot; pour any remaining broth over it.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours until fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg