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Slow Cooker French Onion Meatloaf Recipe with Swiss Cheese

Slow Cooker French Onion Beef Loaf

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef 80/20 lean recommended
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs plain or Italian
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 10.5 oz French onion soup 1 can
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 4 bread rolls for serving

Instructions
 

  • Caramelize the Onions: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the 2 thinly sliced onions until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Place half of these onions into the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Mix the Loaf: In a large bowl, gently mix 2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 0.25 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper until just combined.
  • Shape and Assemble: Form the beef mixture into a solid loaf shape and place it directly on top of the onions in the slow cooker. Top the meat with the remaining caramelized onions.
  • Add the Gravy Base: Pour the 10.5 oz can of French onion soup evenly over the meat and onions.
  • Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 160 F.
  • Melt the Cheese: During the final 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the loaf. Cover to melt.
  • Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the loaf, top with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve alongside the savory onion gravy and 4 bread rolls.