Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese
This Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese is not just another meal; it’s an experience that combines the deep flavors of caramelized onions with the comforting, meaty texture of a classic meatloaf, all topped with velvety melted Swiss cheese.
Equipment
- Crock Pot / Slow Cooker (I love this one with lid locks and a meat temp probe)
- Large Skillet (I prefer cast-iron pans and then I serve in them as well)
Ingredients
- 3-4 large sweet onions, sliced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup Italian herb breadcrumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 oz. package French onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup cooking sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 oz. Swiss Gruyère or provolone cheese
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Slice onions and lay them in the bottom of a 6 Qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and sugar. Dot with butter. Set to cook on LOW for 9 hours. **Optional method is to cook onions in a skillet until caramelized, approximately 15-20 minutes**
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, and onion soup mix. Shape into a loaf.
- Pour cooking sherry and Worcestershire sauce over the onions. Place the meatloaf on top of the onions. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Top meatloaf with cheese slices and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve sliced with caramelized onions and juice from the cooker. Garnish with fresh thyme.
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