Crock Pot French Onion (Printer-Friendly)
Savory slow cooker meatloaf infused with French onion soup and melted Swiss cheese for a comforting meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 -
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
→ Dairy
02 -
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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3/4 cup whole milk
04 -
8 slices Swiss cheese, divided
→ Meat
05 -
2 pounds lean ground beef
→ Dry ingredients
06 -
1 envelope beef-flavored onion soup mix
07 -
3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
→ Eggs
08 -
2 large eggs
→ Sauces & Condiments
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
10 -
10.5-ounce can condensed French onion soup (low or no sodium preferred)
→ Garnish
11 -
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat if browning too fast. Transfer onions to the slow cooker base.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, beef-flavored onion soup mix, Italian bread crumbs, eggs, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Dice five slices of Swiss cheese into small chunks and fold into the mixture. Mix thoroughly with hands until just combined.
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Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it carefully on top of the caramelized onions in the slow cooker. Pour the condensed French onion soup evenly over the meatloaf.
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Cover and cook on low for approximately 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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About 5 minutes before serving, top the meatloaf with the remaining three slices of Swiss cheese. Cover the slow cooker again and allow cheese to melt.
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Optionally garnish with chopped parsley. Slice and serve, pouring some of the remaining juices over each portion if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Meatloaf can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated in the slow cooker insert covered, then cooked the next day.