Slow Cooker French Onion Meatloaf
A delicious and comforting meatloaf infused with sweet onions and melted cheese, cooked slowly for rich flavors.
Equipment
- 6-quart slow cooker Ideal for this recipe.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 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 bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 ounce French onion soup mix
- 0.5 cup cooking sherry (No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with beef broth)
- 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 ounces Swiss, Gruyere, or Provolone cheese
- 1 sprig Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the onions and spread them in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and sugar over the onions. Place butter and olive oil on top. Cook on LOW for 12 hours.
- In a bowl, mix the 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. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until the meat reaches 160°F.
- Place the cheese over the meat and continue cooking for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Serve the meatloaf sliced with onions and sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can caramelize the onions before placing them in the slow cooker.