Here’s a French Onion Meatloaf recipe 🥩🧅—rich, savory, and full of caramelized onion flavor.
French Onion Meatloaf
Ingredients (4–6 servings)
Meatloaf
- 1½ lbs (680 g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup French onion soup (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Topping
- ½ cup French onion soup
- 2 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
- Sauté onions
- In a skillet, cook chopped onion in a little oil until caramelized, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Let cool slightly.
- Mix meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, caramelized onions, garlic, French onion soup, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Shape & bake
- Transfer mixture to loaf pan, shape into a loaf.
- Spread ½ cup French onion soup (and ketchup if using) over the top.
- Bake 55–65 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest & serve
- Let the meatloaf rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Stir in a little shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese into the meat mixture.
- Crispy top: Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for a caramelized crust.
- Make-ahead: Assemble and refrigerate; bake the next day.
- Low-carb option: Replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version of French Onion Meatloaf that stays super moist and flavorful.
