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A sliced French Onion Meatloaf Recipe topped with melted Gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, served on a white plate

Best French Onion Meatloaf Recipe | Juicy & Easy Family Dinner

By Nancy
Make this French Onion Meatloaf Recipe with juicy ground beef, onion soup mix, melted cheese, and a rich glaze. It's an easy comfort food dinner packed with classic French onion flavor.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, French
Servings 8
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup shredded gruyère cheese
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions
 

Step 1: Caramelize the Onions

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions. Stir occasionally for 25 minutes,
    Onion slices cooked in oil and butter in a black nonstick skillet placed on a marble countertop,

Step 2: Mix the Meat

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, half the caramelized onions, breadcrumbs, eggs, broth, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands
    Large glass mixing bowl filled with raw ground beef, caramelized onions, two egg yolks, breadcrumbs, herbs, and seasonings ready to be combined for French onion meatloaf.

Step 3: Shape and Layer

  • Press half the mixture into a loaf pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Sprinkle gruyère across the middle.
    Top with the remaining meat, sealing the edges firmly so cheese doesn’t escape during baking.
    A mixture of ingredients for a meatloaf with French onions, shaped like a loaf inside a cream-colored ceramic baking dish

Step 4: Glaze It

  • Whisk ketchup, Dijon, and brown sugar together until smooth. Brush generously over the top, covering every corner.
    A pastry brush is used to spread a thick layer of red sauce on French Onion Meatloaf in a casserole dish, which is placed on a marble countertop.

Step 5: Bake

  • ake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes, until internal temperature hits 160°F. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing; resist peeking too early.
    Resting keeps the juices locked in instead of pooling on your cutting board.
    Overhead shot of a fully cooked, glossy glazed French onion meatloaf baked to a golden-brown finish inside a cream-colored ceramic baking dish on a marble countertop.

Step 6: Top and Serve

  • Scatter the remaining caramelized onions and a bit more cheese on top. Pop it back under the broiler for two minutes until bubbly and golden.
    Golden-brown French Onion Meatloaf Recipe topped with melted cheese and caramelized onions, baked to perfection in a white ceramic baking dish set on a marble countertop

Notes

Nutritional Information

Per serving (based on 8 servings):
  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 28g
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sodium: 540mg
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