Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of our Delicious Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf Recipe, where savory caramelized onions meet tender ground beef, all slow-cooked to perfection. This unique take on classic meatloaf features melted Swiss cheese on top, enhancing its creamy texture and rich taste. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is effortless to prepare—simply mix the ingredients and let your crockpot do the work. Leftovers make for delightful sandwiches or even a creative stuffed pepper dish. Enjoy a comforting meal that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 large yellow onions, caramelized
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried thyme
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (20-30 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooled caramelized onions, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- In the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 105mg