# French Onion Meatloaf

This is a recipe for a French onion meatloaf, which is comfort food at its finest.

- Servings: 6 servings
- 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

## Instructions

1. Caramelize chopped onions with 3 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and salt for about 20 minutes.
2. Set caramelized onions aside.
3. Mix ground beef, panko, 3 tbsp Worcestershire, eggs, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Form a meatloaf, create a cavity in the center, and fill it with caramelized onions and shredded Gruyère cheese.
5. Top with more cheese and onions.
6. Smoke at 350 degrees until the internal temperature is 160 degrees (about 1 1/2 hours).
7. Make a gravy using the same pot you cooked the caramelized onions in, with butter, flour, and beef stock.
8. Top with parsley and gravy.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- red pot
- stove
- kitchenaid mixer
- baking sheet
- smoker
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP825Puhj/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/467827c4-b22b-45da-b460-eeab4b408e7e
- Extracted: 2025-03-16

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