French Onion Meatloaf
Enjoy a cozy dinner with this French onion meatloaf, made with ground beef, savory soup, Gruyere cheese, and crispy fried onions.
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
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