Here’s a flavorful twist on classic meatloaf: French Onion Meatloaf—juicy ground beef baked with caramelized onions, topped with a savory onion sauce. 🧅🥩
🥩 French Onion Meatloaf
🧾 Ingredients (6 servings)
For the Meatloaf:
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup French fried onions (or ½ cup caramelized onions)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
For the French Onion Topping/Sauce:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup French fried onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 180 °C / 350 °F.
- Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare the Meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Mix gently until just combined (avoid overmixing).
- Shape into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.
3️⃣ Bake the Meatloaf
- Bake for 45–50 minutes.
4️⃣ Add French Onion Topping
- While the meatloaf bakes, mix beef broth and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan.
- Simmer for a few minutes to slightly reduce.
- About 10 minutes before meatloaf is done, pour sauce over the loaf.
- Sprinkle French fried onions on top and return to oven to finish baking.
5️⃣ Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
⭐ Tips
- For deeper onion flavor, caramelize fresh onions before adding to the meat mixture.
- Use half ground beef, half ground pork for extra juiciness.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Optional: top with shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese for an even richer French Onion flavor.
I can also give a one-pan version with potatoes and carrots roasted alongside the meatloaf—super convenient for an all-in-one meal.
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