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French Onion Meatloaf

Diana
Enjoy a cozy dinner with this French onion meatloaf, made with ground beef, savory soup, Gruyere cheese, and crispy fried onions.
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Servings 8 servings
Calories 286
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Course Meatloaf
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 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 Gruyere cheese
  • 1 cup 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Cool: Remove the meatloaf to a rack and let it
  • cool for about 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the meatloaf to a cutting board.
  • Serve: Slice the meatloaf and serve. Enjoy!

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 29gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 391mgPotassium: 436mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword comfort food, french onion meatloaf, ground beef, meatloaf
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