French Onion Meatloaf
Creamy, juicy, and packed with caramelized onion flavor, this French Onion Meatloaf is comfort food at its finest.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Skillet
- Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Meatloaf Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground Beef Room temperature
- 2 Large Onions Thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Butter For cooking onions
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking onions
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Plain
- 1/2 cup Gruyère Cheese Grated
- 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- Salt & Pepper To taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan or baking dish and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized.
- When the onions are caramelized, pour in 1 cup beef broth and increase heat slightly to let it reduce by half, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Gruyère, 2 eggs, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp dried thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently until just combined.
- Fold the cooled onion mixture into the beef mixture, ensuring even distribution without compacting the meat too much.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in your prepared greased baking dish, smoothing the top gently.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F (71°C).
- Remove the meatloaf and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t rush the onions for deep flavor. Let ground beef sit at room temperature for even cooking.