Crockpot French Onion Beefloaf
Crockpot French Onion Beefloaf is a heartwarming dish that combines savory ground beef and sweet caramelized onions, all slowly cooked to perfection in your crockpot. Topped with gooey melted cheese and rich onion gravy, this comforting meal is perfect for chilly evenings with family or friends. Indulge in each tender bite that brings back memories of cozy dinners and laughter around the table.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 25 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Sauté sliced onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (10-15 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onions (reserve some for topping), breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently.
- Shape mixture into a loaf on a parchment-lined tray.
- Place the loaf in the crockpot and pour beef broth around it.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- In the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle cheese on top until melted. Serve warm with remaining caramelized onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, brown the beefloaf in a skillet before placing it in the crockpot. Substitute ground turkey or add more vegetables for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat in the microwave or on low heat.