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French Onion Meatloaf: A Rich, Savory Twist on a Classic Comfort Food


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Onion Glaze:

  • ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cold water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until deeply caramelized. Add the garlic during the last minute of cooking. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Greek yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the caramelized onions.
  4. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan or on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes.
  7. Top with the remaining caramelized onions and shredded Gruyère cheese. Return to the oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  8. Meanwhile, whisk together the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir the cornstarch with the cold water to make a slurry, then add it to the broth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  9. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon the onion glaze over each serving.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Servings: 8
  • Calories: 385
  • Net Carbs: 12g
  • Fats: 21g
  • Protein: 36g