Description
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker meatloaf infused with the deep flavors of caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
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Meatloaf Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20) (Choose a mix that's not too lean to keep the meatloaf moist.)
- 2 large eggs (Liquid binder for the meatloaf.)
- 1 cup bread crumbs (Classic choice for texture.)
- 1 small pinch of salt (To enhance flavor.)
Flavor Base
- 2 large yellow onions (Caramelized for depth of flavor.)
- 2 tablespoons butter (For caramelizing the onions.)
- 1 tablespoon oil (Helps prevent butter from burning.)
- 1 cup French onion soup or condensed French onion soup mix (For signature French onion flavor.)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (Adds umami flavor.)
- 2 cloves garlic (Optional, for additional flavor.)
- 1 cup Swiss cheese (For topping the meatloaf.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Thinly slice the yellow onions.
- In a skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat, then add the onions with a pinch of salt. Cook until caramelized (soft and golden or deeper brown).
Mixing the Meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, caramelized onions, and any garlic. Mix gently with hands just until combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf.
Cooking in Slow Cooker
- Prepare your slow cooker with a foil sling to lift out the meatloaf. Carefully place the shaped loaf in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2.5-3.5 hours.
- About 20-30 minutes before done, spoon more French onion soup over the top.
- In the last 10-15 minutes, add Swiss cheese on top to melt.
Serving
- Once cooked, remove the meatloaf using the foil sling and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
To keep meatloaf moist, don’t skip the resting time. You can caramelize onions up to 3 days in advance. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
