Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon butter (salted or unsalted)
– 1 yellow onion, sliced
– 2 pounds lean ground beef
– 1 envelope beefy onion soup mix
– 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
– 2 large eggs
– 3/4 cup milk
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 8 slices Swiss cheese (divided use: 5 slices diced for the mixture, 3 slices for topping)
– 10.5 ounce can French onion soup (low or no sodium can be used)
– Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
1-Prepare ingredients: Slice the onion and melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2-Caramelize onions: Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transfer to the slow cooker.
3-Mix the meatloaf: Combine ground beef, soup mix, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and diced cheese in a bowl.
4-Shape and cook: Form into a loaf, place in the crockpot, pour over French onion soup, and cook as directed.
5-Finish and serve: Add remaining cheese 5 minutes before done, let it melt, then slice and enjoy.
Last Step:
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🧅 Caramelized onions are optional; the soup mix provides ample onion flavor.
⏳ Prepare the meatloaf mixture the night before and refrigerate in the slow cooker insert.
🥔 This dish pairs wonderfully with sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 434
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 699mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g