Indulgent Crock Pot French Onion Meatloaf
A savory meatloaf that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and melted cheese, cooked to perfection in a crock pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup French onion soup
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, French onion soup, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in your crock pot.
- Layer the sliced onions on top of the meatloaf.
- Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- In the final 30 minutes, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the meatloaf and cover again to allow the cheese to melt.
- Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the crock pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
For added flavor, sauté the sliced onions in a bit of olive oil or butter before layering. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg