Description
Savory french onion meatloaf brings classic comfort to dinner tables with a delightful twist on traditional meatloaf. Caramelized onions and rich Gruyère cheese create a luxurious flavor profile you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) grated Gruyère cheese
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Transform sliced onions: Sauté onions in olive oil and butter until caramelized. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Prepare meatloaf mixture: Combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, seasonings, and caramelized onions.
- Bake the meatloaf: Shape mixture into a loaf, bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.
- Make onion sauce: Simmer remaining onions with beef broth to create a rich sauce.
- Finish with cheese: Top meatloaf with Gruyère and broil until melted and golden.
- Serve: Rest meatloaf, slice, and serve with onion sauce.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions slowly develops rich flavor.
- For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor.
- Use lean ground beef to avoid greasiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
