French Onion Meatloaf

Here’s a French Onion Meatloaf recipe — juicy, flavorful, and packed with caramelized onion goodness! 🧅🧀

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Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the meatloaf:

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or mix of beef and pork)

• 1 packet (1 oz) Lipton French Onion Soup Mix (or 2 tbsp homemade mix)

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup milk

• ½ cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese (optional: plus extra for topping)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the onion topping:

• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp sugar (helps caramelize)

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• ½ cup beef broth

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Instructions

1. Caramelize the onions:

   • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

   • Add sliced onions and sugar. Cook 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft.

   • Stir in Worcestershire sauce and beef broth. Simmer until thickened and jammy, then remove from heat.

2. Make the meatloaf mixture:

   • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, soup mix, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, cheese, salt, and pepper.

   • Mix gently until combined (don’t overmix).

3. Assemble:

   • Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.

   • Add half the meat mixture, spread half the caramelized onions on top, then add the remaining meat mixture and press gently.

   • Top with the remaining onions.

4. Bake:

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

   • Bake 50–60 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

   • Optional: sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for a melty, golden finish.

5. Rest and serve:

   • Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing.

   • Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables — and drizzle with some extra onion mixture from the pan if desired.

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💡 Tips:

• Add ¼ cup sour cream to the meat mixture for extra moisture and richness.

• Use Gruyère cheese for a true “French onion soup” flavor.

• Leftovers make amazing sandwiches the next day!

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Would you like me to give you a French Onion Meatloaf with Gravy version (with a rich onion-beef sauce poured over the top)?