Description
A flavorful twist on classic meatloaf infused with caramelized onions and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Tablespoons butter divided
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup Swiss cheese shredded
- 4–5 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelized. Remove half of the onions and set them aside for the sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and the remaining half of the caramelized onions. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish or loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
- While the meatloaf bakes, return the reserved onions to the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in the beef broth and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and top with the shredded Swiss cheese, followed by the slices of provolone. Return to the oven and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve the meatloaf with the onion sauce spooned over the top. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using homemade beef broth.
- Letting the meatloaf rest helps achieve cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg