Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add sliced onions, cooking until caramelized (about 20-25 minutes).
- Reserve half of the caramelized onions for the gravy and mix the rest into a bowl with the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently fold the mixture to avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a loaf pan or on a lined baking sheet.
Cooking
- Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- In the meantime, prepare the onion gravy by returning reserved onions to the skillet, adding the last tablespoon of butter, and sprinkling in the flour, whisking for about one minute.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
- Once the meatloaf is done, sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese and layer provolone slices on top, then broil for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve with warm onion gravy drizzled on top.
Notes
For best results, use fresh onions instead of pre-cut, and allow the meatloaf to rest before slicing for juicier portions. You can also double the recipe for leftovers.
