French Onion Meatloaf with Gruyere
A cozy French Onion Meatloaf layered with caramelized onions, seasoned ground beef, and melty Swiss or Gruyere, finished with a light jus for glossy slices.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
– 2 lb ground beef (80–85% lean)
– 2 large onions, thinly sliced
– 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
– 1 cup breadcrumbs
– 2 large eggs
– 3/4 cup milk
– 1 tsp dried thyme
– 1/2–1 tsp garlic powder
– 1–1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1–2 cups shredded Swiss or Gruyere
– Optional: light beef jus or thin brown-sugar style glaze
Instructions
1. Caramelize onions in oil/butter over medium heat with a pinch of salt until golden; cool.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper; fold in breadcrumbs to hydrate.
3. Add beef and half the onions; mix gently.
4. Shape loaf on lined sheet or in loaf pan; top with remaining onions and cheese.
5. Bake 350°F until 160–165°F internal, about 55–65 minutes; rest 10 minutes.
6. Spoon a little pan jus over slices or brush a light glaze in last minutes.
Notes
For gluten-free, use GF breadcrumbs; for leaner, use turkey with extra moisture from hydrated crumbs. Slice with a sharp, thin knife for clean portions.