Slow-cooked beefloaf crowned with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese, savory and satisfying.
Author:Laura
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:6-8 hours
Total Time:6 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes
Yield:1 beefloaf, serves 6-8
Category:Main Course
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Beefloaf Base
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
Topping
2 large yellow onions
28 grams unsalted butter
240 milliliters beef broth
8 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until uniform.
Form the beef mixture into a compact loaf and arrange gently in the base of the crockpot.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until deeply golden and softened.
Stir in beef broth to the caramelized onions, allowing it to absorb and enrich the mixture for 2 minutes.
Evenly spoon the caramelized onion and broth mixture over the prepared beefloaf inside the crockpot.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or until the loaf is cooked through and juices run clear.
About 10 minutes before serving, layer Swiss cheese slices on top of the hot beefloaf, cover, and allow to melt completely.
Slice and serve warm, ensuring each portion is topped with melted cheese and caramelized onions.
Notes
Allow the beef mixture to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before shaping to enhance texture.
For best results, use freshly grated Swiss cheese for optimal melting and flavor.