Crockpot French Onion Beefloaf
The best slow-cooked beefloaf topped with sweet caramelized onions and melty Swiss cheese. A rich and comforting French-inspired dinner, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinners
- Method: Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients
→ Beefloaf Base
900 grams ground beef
120 grams breadcrumbs
50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
60 milliliters whole milk
2 large eggs
15 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
5 grams fine sea salt
2 grams freshly ground black pepper
→ Topping
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
28 grams unsalted butter
240 milliliters beef broth
8 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Beefloaf Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until fully blended.
Shape the Loaf: Let the beef mixture rest for 10 minutes, then form into a compact loaf and place into the bottom of a crockpot.
Caramelize Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced onions and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and soft.
Deglaze and Enrich: Add beef broth to the onions and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits to create a rich topping.
Top the Loaf: Spoon the onion and broth mixture evenly over the beefloaf in the crockpot.
Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or until fully cooked through and internal temperature reaches at least 160°F (71°C).
Add Cheese: About 10 minutes before serving, layer Swiss cheese slices over the top of the loaf. Cover and let melt completely.
Serve: Slice and serve warm, ensuring each piece gets a generous topping of onions and melted cheese.
Notes
Letting the beef rest before shaping improves texture.
Freshly grated Swiss melts more smoothly than pre-sliced.
For added depth, add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the onions during caramelization.
Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day.
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