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
Scale
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 into a golden, sweet delicacy by sautéing in olive oil and butter over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring periodically until they develop a rich caramel color. Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Reserve half the onions for later use.
- Construct the meatloaf foundation by combining ground beef with eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and seasoning. Fold in the reserved caramelized onions, gently incorporating ingredients without overworking the mixture.
- Mold the meat mixture into a uniform loaf within a baking dish. Position in a preheated 350°F oven and roast for 45-50 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, ensuring thorough cooking.
- Create a luxurious sauce by returning remaining caramelized onions to the skillet and introducing beef broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the liquid to condense and develop a rich, concentrated flavor.
- Enhance the meatloaf by blanketing it with grated Gruyère cheese. Transfer to the broiler for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully until the cheese melts into a bubbling, golden-brown crust.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5-10 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute. Slice and cascade the French onion sauce generously over each portion before serving.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions slowly develops rich, deep flavor, so avoid rushing the process or using high heat.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain texture.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to the meat mixture for extra aromatic complexity and freshness.
- Use lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10) to prevent excessive greasiness while keeping the meatloaf moist and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 75-85 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- 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