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Slow Cooker French Onion Beef Loaf

A comforting Slow Cooker French Onion Beef Loaf that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and Swiss cheese with hearty ground beef, perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 28 grams unsalted butter
  • 240 milliliters beef broth
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Shape the beef mixture into a compact loaf and place it in the base of your slow cooker.
  3. Melt the butter in a skillet, then add the sliced onions and sauté for about 20 minutes.
  4. Stir the beef broth into the caramelized onions and let it absorb for about 2 minutes.
  5. Spoon the onion and broth mixture evenly over the beef loaf.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 360 to 480 minutes.
  7. Layer the Swiss cheese slices on top of the beef loaf about 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Slice the beef loaf and serve warm, topped with cheese and onions.

Notes

For added flavor, mix in fresh herbs like thyme or parsley. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: slow cooker, beef loaf, French onion, comfort food, easy dinner recipe