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How to make Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese Recipe — key cooking step

Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Total Time: 375 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Comfort Food Favorites
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf is a savory blend of ground beef, caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese, slow-cooked to perfection for a comforting meal.


Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 large onion, sliced

1 cup beef broth

1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup ketchup

2 eggs

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. In a skillet, caramelize the sliced onions over medium heat until golden brown.

2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Mix in the caramelized onions and half of the Swiss cheese into the meat mixture.

4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the crockpot.

5. Pour beef broth around the meatloaf in the crockpot.

6. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the meatloaf is cooked through.

7. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining Swiss cheese on top and cover until melted.


Notes

For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to the meat mixture.

Serve with a side of mashed potatoes or a fresh salad for a complete meal.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: meatloaf, crockpot, comfort food