# French Onion Meatloaf

This recipe shows how to make a delicious French onion meatloaf with a cheesy center, topped with a flavorful gravy.

- Total time: 90 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- red pot
- wooden spoon
- stand mixer
- baking sheet
- smoker
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodwithbearhands/video/7448717225675984159?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7426552374535489054
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/11f74309-675d-40a4-b7ce-9da1bd34b64d
- Extracted: 2025-01-17

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