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Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese

A thick slice of crockpot french onion meatloaf, oozing melted cheese, topped with caramelized onions and fresh thyme.
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Make this easy, set-it-and-forget-it French Onion Meatloaf in your slow cooker for a tender, juicy, and comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup caramelized onions
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese, sliced
  • Fresh thyme, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the ground beef, French onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, milk, beaten eggs, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Mix these ingredients until they are just combined. Do not overmix the meat.
  2. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf form. Place the meatloaf carefully into your crockpot.
  3. Cover the crockpot and cook on the low setting for 6 to 7 hours, or on the high setting for 3 to 4 hours. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  4. During the final 30 minutes of cooking time, spread the caramelized onions over the top of the meatloaf. Place the Swiss cheese slices over the onions.
  5. Cover and continue cooking until the cheese melts and bubbles.
  6. Remove the meatloaf from the crockpot using caution. Slice the meatloaf and garnish with fresh thyme before serving. Serve with mashed potatoes or green beans.

Notes

  • For the best texture, mix the meatloaf ingredients only until they come together; overmixing results in a tough meatloaf.
  • You can prepare the caramelized onions ahead of time to save time on the day you cook the meatloaf.
  • This recipe works well for easy weeknight meals because of the minimal hands-on preparation.

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