Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or mix of beef and pork)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or 1/2 tsp dried)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter or heat oil. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized (about 20 minutes). Stir in garlic during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and half of the caramelized onions. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish or on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, top with remaining onions and Swiss cheese slices.
- Return to oven and bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use Gruyère or provolone as Swiss cheese alternatives.
- Add a splash of red wine when caramelizing onions for extra flavor.
- Mix beef with pork or veal for a richer texture.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Freeze cooked slices for up to 2 months; reheat with broth for moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
