Description
Savory French onion meatloaf merges classic comfort with French culinary charm, blending rich caramelized onions and tender beef. Hearty flavors and golden-brown crust invite you to savor each delicious bite of this irresistible dinner centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese
- 1 small onion, caramelized
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup French onion soup mix
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a loaf pan with a light coating of cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground beef with onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently incorporate caramelized onions and shredded cheese into the meat mixture, ensuring even incorporation without overmixing.
- Carefully transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top and creating an even surface for consistent cooking.
- Generously spread a layer of ketchup across the meatloaf’s surface to enhance flavor and create a glossy exterior.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, indicating the meat is fully cooked.
- Remove from oven and allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes, which helps redistribute juices and makes slicing easier.
- Slice into hearty portions and serve warm, garnishing with additional caramelized onions if desired.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a healthier version that’s lower in fat and calories.
- Caramelize onions slowly over low heat to develop rich, sweet flavor without burning, which takes approximately 30-40 minutes of patient cooking.
- Add extra moisture by mixing in grated zucchini or finely chopped mushrooms to prevent the meatloaf from becoming too dry during baking.
- Enhance depth of flavor by incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary into the meat mixture, complementing the French onion soup’s savory profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg