Description
Savory, juicy meatloaf with caramelized onions & melty cheese, inspired by French onion soup—rich umami flavors in a comforting classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized (about 20-25 minutes). Stir in garlic for the last 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and black pepper.
- Stir in half of the caramelized onions and half of the Gruyère cheese.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in the prepared pan. Pour beef broth over the top.
- Bake for 40 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining Gruyère cheese on top. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with remaining caramelized onions and serve.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American