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French Onion Meatloaf

Diana Rattray
Enjoy a cozy dinner with this French onion meatloaf, made with ground beef, savory soup, Gruyere cheese, and crispy fried onions.
5 from 1 vote
Servings 8 servings
Calories 286
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Cooking spray or oil, for the pan
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef, (90%)
  • ½ cup oats, (quick or old-fashioned)
  • ½ cup panko crumbs
  • 1 large egg, (lightly beaten)
  • 1 10 1/2- ounce can condensed French onion soup
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp kosher salt, (or 1/4 teaspoon table salt)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • ¾ cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup French-fried onions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 9-by5-inch loaf pan or spray it with cooking spray.
    Cooking spray or oil
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, oats, panko, egg, soup, pepper, thyme, salt, and parsley. Mix well.
    2 pounds lean ground beef | 1/2 cup oats | 1/2 cup panko crumbs | 1 large egg | 1 10 1/2- ounce can condensed French onion soup | 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1/2 tsp dried thyme | 1/2 tsp kosher salt | 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
    French onion meatloaf ingredients are combined in a large bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    3/4 cup Gruyere cheese | 1 cup French-fried onions
    Baked meatloaf with the Gruyere cheese and fried onion rings arranged over the top and ready to go back into the oven.
  • Remove the meatloaf to a rack and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the meatloaf to a cutting board.
    Overhead shot of the French onion meatloaf with melted Gruyere cheese and crispy fried onions.
  • Slice the meatloaf and serve. Enjoy!
    Overhead shot of a sliced French onion meatloaf with Gruyère cheese and fried onion topping.

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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