Crock Pot French Onion Meatloaf

5 from 2 votes

Crock Pot French Onion Meatloaf

This Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf is tender, juicy, and packed with savory French onion flavor. An easy slow cooker dinner topped with rich onion gravy that is perfect for busy nights and comfort food cravings!

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Let Rest:5

Total Time6 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon butter
2 yellow onion sliced
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 envelope beefy onion soup mix
¾ cup Italian bread crumbs
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded swiss cheese divided
10.5 ounce can French onion soup
1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 sliced yellow onions and sauté over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes until the onions are caramelized and soft. Watch closely so the onions do not burn or get too brown.
Add the onions to the bottom of a crock pot.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 pounds lean ground beef, 1 envelope beefy onion soup mix, ¾ cup Italian bread crumbs, 2 large eggs, ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste, and 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (half of the 2 cups total). Mix until everything is well combined.
Form the mixture into a loaf and place it in the crock pot on top of the onions.
Pour 1 (10.5-oz) can French onion soup over the top of the meatloaf in the crockpot.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese on top of the meatloaf. Cover the crockpot again and cook until the cheese is melted.
Let the meatloaf rest for at least 5 minutes.
Carefully remove the meatloaf from the crockpot and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley if desired.
Slice and serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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Notes

Recipe Tips

Combine Meatloaf Mixture - I recommend using a sturdy wooden spoon or your hands to mix together the meatloaf mixture.
Removing Meatloaf from Slow Cooker - If you cannot remove the meatloaf from the crock pot, cut it in half down the middle and remove each side separately from the crock pot. Slice each half and serve.
Rest Meatloaf - Once the meatloaf is finished cooking, allow it to rest so lock in the moisture.

Variations Ideas

Change Meat - We used ground beef but you can easily use ground turkey for an easy substitute.
Spicy Version - Add 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper or diced jalapeños.
French Onion Mushroom Meatloaf - Add sautéed mushrooms to the mixture.

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