French Onion Meatloaf
A warm and savory dish that combines the cozy flavors of French onion soup with the heartiness of classic meatloaf. With caramelized onions folded into the meat mixture, then topped with melty cheese and a flavorful onion gravy, this meatloaf is the perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyere cheese
For the Onion Gravy
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized (about 10-15 minutes). Remove half of the onions and set aside for the gravy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, caramelized onions, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Place the meat mixture into a loaf pan, pressing down to shape it. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- After 40 minutes, remove the foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Gruyere cheese on top, and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the reserved onions and cook for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the onions, stirring continuously. Gradually add the beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened, and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the meatloaf and serve topped with the onion gravy. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.