Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 1/2 lb ground pork (optional)
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4–6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 tbsp butter or oil (for sautéing onions)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions for about 15 minutes until caramelized. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, pork (if using), breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in two-thirds of the caramelized onions into the meat mixture.
- Shape into a loaf that fits into your crockpot. Place the loaf inside and top with remaining onions.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- About 15 minutes before serving, top with Swiss cheese slices and cover just enough to let them melt.
- Carefully remove the loaf, slice, and spoon onion juices over each serving.
Notes
- Use a 5- to 6-quart crockpot for best fit.
- Don’t skip caramelizing the onions for maximum flavor.
- Customize with different cheeses or add a glaze on top before adding cheese.
- Reheat slices gently with a splash of broth to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
