Onion Meatloaf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3-4 big sweet onions, cut into slices.
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4 tbsp salted butter.
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1 tbsp olive oil.
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1 tsp salt (preferably sea salt).
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1 tsp ground black pepper.
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1 tsp granulated sugar.
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1 lb ground beef or hamburger meat.
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1 cup breadcrumbs seasoned with Italian herbs.
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1 cup whole milk.
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1 large egg.
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1 packet of soup mix (French onion flavor).
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1/2 cup sherry for cooking.
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1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
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4 ounces cheese like Swiss, Gruyère, or provolone.
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Fresh thyme, optional garnish.
# Instructions:
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Toss the sliced onions into a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with sugar, pepper, and salt. Add butter, set the heat to LOW, and let it cook for 9 hours.
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Take a bowl and combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, soup mix, and egg. Form everything into a loaf shape.
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Pour the Worcestershire and sherry over the onions. Then place the shaped meatloaf right on top.
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Turn to HIGH and let it cook for 3 hours. The inside should reach 160°F.
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Lay slices of cheese on top of the loaf. Cook for another 20-30 minutes until it melts nicely.
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Instead of slow cooking, you can caramelize the onions in a pan on the stove for 15-20 minutes.
# Notes:
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Pair the meatloaf with the cooked onions and juices from the pot.
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Sprinkle some thyme as a finishing touch, if you'd like.
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To save time, consider cooking the onions on the stove first.