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French Onion Meatloaf

Irresistible French Onion Meatloaf: Elevate Comfort Food!

This French Onion Meatloaf combines the comforting flavors of classic meatloaf with savory French onion soup for an unforgettable family dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 2 lbs Ground Beef or ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs try gluten-free for dietary needs
  • 1/2 cup Milk can be replaced with non-dairy milk
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Flavor
  • 2 large Onions sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss Cheese or mozzarella for a milder flavor
  • 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil for caramelizing
  • 1/2 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

How to Make French Onion Meatloaf
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Caramelize the onions by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sliced onions for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Deglaze with beef broth and set aside to cool.
  3. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, minced garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in cooled caramelized onions and half of the Gruyère cheese into the meat mixture.
  5. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking dish.
  6. Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  7. Top with remaining cheese and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until melted.
  8. Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for color and flavor.

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