French Onion Meatloaf

90 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Caramelize chopped onions in a pan on medium to high heat with 3 Tbsp butter, 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and salt for about 20 minutes.
  2. 2Set caramelized onions aside.
  3. 3Mix ground beef, panko bread crumbs, 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, eggs, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. 4Form a meatloaf, creating a cavity in the center to fill with caramelized onions and shredded Gruyère cheese. Top with more cheese and onions.
  5. 5Place the meatloaf in a smoker at 350 degrees until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees (approximately 1 1/2 hours).
  6. 6Make a gravy using the same pot you used for the onions, with butter, flour and beef stock.
  7. 7Top the cooked meatloaf with parsley and gravy.

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs ground beef
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 4 yellow onions
  • 5 Tbsp butter
  • 6 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp italian seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 lb gruyere cheese
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 2 Tbsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp pepper
  • 0 parsley
  • 0 Bear Mountain BBQ pellets

Equipment

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