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Crockpot French Onion Beefloaf

A delightful twist on traditional meatloaf featuring succulent ground beef topped with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 900 grams ground beef
  • 120 grams breadcrumbs
  • 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
  • 60 milliliters whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 15 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 grams fine sea salt
  • 2 grams freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 28 grams unsalted butter
  • 240 milliliters beef broth
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. Blend the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until uniform.
  2. Form the mixture into a compact loaf shape and arrange it in the base of the crockpot.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for about 20 minutes until golden and softened.
  4. Stir in the beef broth and allow it to absorb for about 2 minutes.
  5. Spoon the onion and broth mixture over the beefloaf in the crockpot.
  6. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours until cooked through.
  7. Layer the Swiss cheese on top of the beefloaf about 10 minutes before serving, cover, and let melt.
  8. Serve warm, topped with melted cheese and caramelized onions.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. For variations, try different cheeses or add sautéed mushrooms.

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Keywords: crockpot, meatloaf, French onion, beef, comfort food