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French Onion Meatloaf

Sweet, buttery caramelized onions, a savory onion sauce, and gooey, melty Swiss and provolone cheese turn basic meatloaf into an elevated dinner in this French Onion Meatloaf recipe. It’s easy enough for weeknights and special enough for guests!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: french onion meatloaf
Servings: 6 to 8 people
Calories: 595kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelized. Remove half of the onions and set them aside for the sauce.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and the remaining half of the caramelized onions. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish or loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • While the meatloaf bakes, return the reserved onions to the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in the beef broth and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and top with the shredded Swiss cheese, followed by the slices of provolone. Return to the oven and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve the meatloaf with the onion sauce spooned over the top. Enjoy!

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Notes

Store leftover French onion meatloaf in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 4mg