Slow Cooker French Onion Meatloaf
A comforting meatloaf infused with the rich, savory flavors of French onion soup and caramelized sweet onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 195 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 large sweet onions, sliced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-herb bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 oz. French onion soup mix
- ½ cup cooking sherry
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 oz Swiss, Gruyère, or provolone cheese
- Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Layer sliced onions at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Sprinkle onions with sea salt, black pepper, and granulated sugar, then dot with salted butter.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with bread crumbs, milk, egg, and onion soup mix; shape into a loaf.
- Pour cooking sherry and Worcestershire sauce over onions, then place the meatloaf on top.
- Cook on HIGH for about 3 hours or on LOW until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- During the last 20-30 minutes, sprinkle cheese on top of the meatloaf and cover to melt.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve with the onions and pan juices.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, wrap tightly and seal in a freezer bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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