Here’s a delicious French Onion Meatloaf recipe 🧅🍖—classic meatloaf with rich French onion flavors.
French Onion Meatloaf
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the meatloaf:
- 1½ lb ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
- 1 cup French onion soup (canned or homemade)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme (optional)
For the topping:
- ½ cup French onion soup
- 2 tbsp ketchup or bbq sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or Gruyère—optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Make the meatloaf mixture
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and 1 cup French onion soup.
- Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix to keep it tender).
3. Shape and bake
- Form the mixture into a loaf in a greased pan.
- Spread ½ cup French onion soup mixed with ketchup over the top.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
4. Add cheese (optional)
- If using cheese, sprinkle over the meatloaf during the last 10 minutes of baking.
5. Rest and serve
- Let meatloaf rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.
Tips
- For extra French onion flavor, caramelize onions first and add to the mixture.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches.
- You can also bake this meatloaf uncovered for a slightly crispier top.
If you want, I can also share a slow-cooker French Onion Meatloaf version that’s extra moist and hands-off.
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