French onion soup is one of my favorites things to eat! With this recipe you can have all the mouthwatering flavor for a company dinner and turn the leftovers into a casual sandwich for the next day’s lunch!!
FRENCH ONION MEATLOAF
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 LARGE onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 LARGE egg beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon FRESH chopped thyme
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup beef broth
1 cup shredded Gruyère or baby Swiss cheese
- Preheat your oven to 350°.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté onions 20-25 minutes until they are caramelized and golden brown.
- Add a splash of beef broth to deglaze the pan and stir until the liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, minced garlic, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper, mixing until well blended.
- Fold in most of the caramelized onions and half of the shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until cooked through.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded Gruyère cheese over the top of the meatloaf and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with remaining onions.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.