French Onion Meatloaf

A great twist on meatloaf.   The caramelized onions taste so good in it.

FRENCH ONION MEATLOAF

Ingredients:

*2 tablespoons butter

*2 large yellow onions, sliced thin

*1 1/2 pounds ground beef

*1/4 cup beef stock

*1 cup breadcrumbs

*1/2 cup whole milk

*1/2 green bell pepper, chopped small

*1/2 red bell pepper, chopped small

*3 garlic cloves, minced

*1 large egg, beaten

*2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

*1 tablespoon dijon mustard

*1 teaspoon dried thyme

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese (or Swiss), shredded 

Directions:

~Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

~Spay a loaf pan with cooking spray.

~In a large skillet, melt butter, and sauté 2 large thinly sliced onions until they are caramelized and a golden brown.

~Add in 1/4 cup beef stock, to deglaze the bottom of the pan.  Continue cooking until liquid as absorbed.

~Set aside and allow to cool.

~In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 chopped green bell pepper, 3 garlic cloves, 1 large beaten egg, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper and mix until well combined.

~Fold in caramelized onions and 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese.

~Shape mixture int a loaf and place in prepared loaf pan.

~Bake in preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

~Sprinkle remaining 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese over top of meatloaf and bake for another 6-8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and Bubbly.

~Allow to set for 5-8 minutes before slicing.