Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf
Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf offers a delightful twist on comfort food that’s both easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Infused with sweet caramelized onions, savory beef, and gooey Swiss cheese, this dish transforms the classic meatloaf into a mouthwatering masterpiece. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the tantalizing aroma filling your home. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe guarantees satisfaction in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté sliced onions in a pan over medium heat until golden brown (15-20 minutes). Set aside some for topping.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, sautéed onions (reserve some), egg, garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and half of the beef broth; mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased crockpot. Pour remaining broth around it and top with reserved onions and shredded Swiss cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg