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Crockpot French Onion Beefloaf Swiss Cheese Recipe

Crockpot French Onion Beefloaf Swiss Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Lola
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes - 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Slow-cooked meatloaf topped with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese. Like French onion soup in meatloaf form!


Ingredients

Hearty Beefloaf Base

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

French Onion Magic

  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup beef broth

Melty Swiss Topping

  • 8 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. Mix Beefloaf Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  2. Shape and Place: Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the crockpot.
  3. Caramelize Onions: Melt butter in a pan, then cook sliced onions until golden. Add beef broth.
  4. Top Beefloaf: Spoon caramelized onions and broth over the beefloaf in the crockpot.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until meatloaf is tender.
  6. Add Swiss Cheese: Before serving, layer Swiss cheese slices on top and let them melt.
  7. Serve: Serve warm with melted cheese and caramelized onions on top.

Notes

  • This recipe combines the flavors of French onion soup with a classic meatloaf.
  • Patience is key when caramelizing onions to achieve the perfect flavor.
  • Using a crockpot makes this dish easy and fills your home with a wonderful aroma.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 610mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg