# French Onion Meatloaf

A recipe for French onion meatloaf, featuring caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese, cooked in a smoker and topped with a delicious 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 Gruyère 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 sauce, eggs, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Form a meatloaf, create a pocket in the center, add caramelized onions and shredded Gruyère cheese. Top with remaining meat mixture, cheese, and onions.
5. Place in smoker at 350 degrees until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees (approximately 1 1/2 hours).
6. Make a gravy with butter, flour, and beef stock.
7. Top with parsley and gravy.

## Equipment

- Pan
- Smoker
- Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- KitchenAid Mixer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/share/BBxLuNBWex
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b752a8e5-9327-454d-80a4-acdf1f3815f8
- Extracted: 2025-03-27

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