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Crockpot French Onion Beefloaf

A comforting and hearty dish that features juicy ground beef, caramelized onions, and melted Swiss cheese, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 900 grams ground beef
  • 120 grams breadcrumbs
  • 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
  • 60 milliliters whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 15 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 grams fine sea salt
  • 2 grams freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 28 grams unsalted butter
  • 240 milliliters beef broth
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Shape the beef mixture into a compact loaf and place it at the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about 20 minutes until golden.
  4. Pour the beef broth into the pan with the onions, allowing to enrich the mixture for about 2 minutes.
  5. Spoon the caramelized onion and broth mixture over the beefloaf in the crockpot.
  6. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours.
  7. Layer the Swiss cheese on top of the beefloaf about 10 minutes before serving. Cover and let the cheese melt.
  8. Slice and serve warm, topped with melted cheese and onions.

Notes

For added richness, sauté minced garlic along with the onions.

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Keywords: beefloaf, crockpot, comfort food, family dinner, slow cooker meals