Description
This slow cooker French onion beefloaf is tender, juicy, and full of comforting flavors, combining caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a seasoned beef mixture for a cozy meal with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
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- Beefloaf:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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- Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
- Topping:
- 6–8 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the beef mixture into a loaf that fits your crockpot. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced onions and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden.
- Add broth to the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any brown bits and letting the liquid reduce slightly.
- Transfer the loaf to the crockpot and spoon the onion-broth mixture evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the loaf is cooked through and firm (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- About 10 minutes before serving, place Swiss cheese slices over the top of the loaf and cover again until melted.
- Carefully lift or slice the loaf and serve with the onions and melted cheese on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use beef broth and add herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Don’t compress the loaf too tightly—this helps it stay tender.
- If using the oven instead, bake at 350°F for 60–80 minutes with foil over the top.
- You can prepare the mixture and onions the night before and cook the next day.
- Let the beefloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
