Description
A comforting twist on classic meatloaf, slow-cooked with savory French onion flavors and topped with melted Swiss cheese for a rich, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, French onion soup mix, milk, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the crockpot. Arrange the thinly sliced onions around and on top of the meatloaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- About 10 minutes before serving, place the Swiss cheese slices on top of the meatloaf. Cover until the cheese melts.
- Carefully remove the meatloaf from the crockpot, garnish with parsley if desired, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.