French Onion Meatloaf – Juicy, Cheesy, and Packed with Flavor
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 60min
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
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2 large onions, sliced
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1 cup shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
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1 cup bread crumbs
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2 eggs
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½ cup beef broth (plus more for onions)
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ cup ketchup
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Caramelize onions in butter and olive oil, 25–30 minutes. Deglaze with broth.
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Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, Worcestershire, broth, and half the onions.
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Shape half into a loaf, fill with cheese, top with remaining beef.
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Glaze with ketchup, Worcestershire, and brown sugar.
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Bake at 375°F for 50–60 minutes.
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Top with reserved onions before serving.
Notes
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Swap cheese for mozzarella or Swiss if needed.
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Rest loaf before slicing for best texture.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 34g