Description
A comforting and flavorful meatloaf slow-cooked with caramelized onions and topped with melted Swiss cheese for the perfect hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp butter (for caramelizing onions)
Instructions
- Caramelize onions by cooking sliced onions in butter over low heat until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and half of the caramelized onions.
- Shape into a loaf and place in the crockpot.
- Mix beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then pour over the meatloaf.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Top with Swiss cheese slices in the last 10 minutes of cooking, allowing them to melt.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, use a mix of ground beef and pork. Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: meatloaf, slow cooker, French onion, Swiss cheese, crockpot dinner