French Onion Meatloaf Recipe
French Onion Meatloaf is a savory twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe combines the flavors of French onion soup with a hearty meatloaf for a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Broiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Meatloaf:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 large onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
French Onion Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese (grated)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook onions until caramelized, then add garlic. Set aside.
- Prepare Meatloaf: Mix beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and half of caramelized onions. Shape into a loaf.
- Bake Meatloaf: Preheat oven and bake the meatloaf until cooked through.
- Make French Onion Sauce: Simmer remaining onions with beef broth to create a sauce.
- Finish Meatloaf: Top meatloaf with Gruyère cheese and broil until golden.
- Serve: Rest meatloaf, slice, and serve with onion sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of red wine to the onion sauce.
- Make sure to let the meatloaf rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of meatloaf with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: French Onion Meatloaf, Meatloaf Recipe, French Onion Sauce, Comfort Food
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