Caramelized Onion Meatloaf
A tender beef meatloaf mixed with slowly caramelized yellow onions, baked until 160 degrees F and rested before slicing.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz ground beef 80/20
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Caramelize. Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions for 15 to 20 minutes until deep golden, then cool.
- Mix. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, onions, salt, and pepper.
- Shape. Form a loaf and set it in a baking dish.
- Bake. Bake for 1 hour until it reaches 160 degrees F in the center.
- Rest. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Substitutions: Plain or panko bread crumbs both work.
Tips: Cool the onions before mixing. Do not overmix the meat.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat to 165 degrees F.