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French Onion Meatloaf

Sliced French onion meatloaf with Gruyère cheese and fried onion topping.
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Enjoy a cozy family dinner with our French onion meatloaf, combining juicy ground beef, the rich taste of Gruyere cheese, and a crispy fried onion topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (90%)
  • 1/2 cup oats (quick or old-fashioned)
  • 1/2 cup panko crumbs
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 10 1/2-ounce can condensed French onion soup
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon table salt)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 to 4 ounces sliced or shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1 cup crispy French-fried onions

Instructions

Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly oil a 9-by5-inch loaf pan.

Mix: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, oats, panko, egg, soup, pepper, thyme, salt, and parsley. Mix well.

French onion meatloaf ingredients are combined in a large bowl.
Credit: Diana Rattray

Bake the meatloaf: Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and bake in the oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

French onion meatloaf in the pan and ready to bake.
Credit: Diana Rattray

Add the topping: Remove the meatloaf to a rack and top with the cheese and French-fried onions. Return it to the oven and cook for 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted and the fried onions are golden brown.

Overhead shot of the French onion meatloaf with melted Gruyere cheese and crispy fried onions.
Credit: Diana Rattray

Cool: Remove the meatloaf to a rack and let it

cool for about 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the meatloaf to a cutting board.

Overhead photo of the baked French onion meatloaf with Gruyère cheese and fried onion topping.
Credit: Diana Rattray

Serve: Slice the meatloaf and serve. Enjoy!

Sliced French onion meatloaf with Gruyère cheese and fried onion topping.
Credit: Diana Rattray

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Notes

Finish with a French onion jus – Make an optional jus to spoon over the meatloaf. Combine  1 can of French onion soup with 1/2 cup of beef broth, 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon, and pepper, to taste. Simmer in a saucepan for 5 to 10 minutes and serve as a sauce alongside the meatloaf.

Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/french-onion-meatloaf/

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