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Juicy Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese

A thick slice of crockpot french onion meatloaf topped with melted cheese and sauce on a white plate.
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Make this incredibly moist and flavorful meatloaf using your slow cooker. This recipe uses French onion soup for deep savory flavor, requiring minimal effort for a hearty family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 small onion, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, 1/4 cup of the French onion soup, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
  2. Shape the mixture into a loaf shape and place it carefully into the basin of a 5-quart or 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup of French onion soup over the top of the meatloaf.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours. The internal temperature should reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. About 15 minutes before the cooking time ends, remove the lid and place the Swiss cheese slices evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Replace the lid until the cheese is melted and gooey.
  6. Carefully remove the meatloaf from the slow cooker using two large spatulas. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use a packet of dry onion soup mix along with the condensed soup.
  • Serve this savory slow cooker beef with mashed potatoes or egg noodles to soak up the juices.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir into the liquid in the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

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