Ingredients for Single Meal
- 1 - medium white onion(s)
- 3 - Tbsp olive oil
- 1 - tsp white sugar
- 2 - lb(s) ground beef
- 2 - large egg(s)
- 1 - Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 - cup(s) breadcrumbs
- 1 - tsp garlic powder
- 1 - tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 - tsp Salt and pepper
- 1/2 - cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Side: - salad**
- Side: - mashed potatoes**
- 1 - 9x13 disposable foil tray(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal
- In a large skillet, caramelize the chopped onions in the olive oil and sugar over medium low heat for 30 minutes.
- While the onions are caramelizing, prepare the meatloaf. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt and pepper. Fold in the shredded cheese. If needed, place into the fridge while you wait for the onions to finish.
- Once the onions are finished caramelizing, mix them into the prepared meatloaf. Transfer the meatloaf into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until meatloaf is cooked through.
- Prepare the salad.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes.
- Serve French Onion Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and side salad.
Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions
- Chop 2 white onions.
- Start caramelizing 2 white onions in a skillet with olive oil and sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 lbs. ground beef, 4 eggs, 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup bread crumbs, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and mix well. Once the onions are done caramelizing, mix into the meatloaf.
To each disposable loaf tray, add the following ingredients:
- Half of the prepared meatloaf
Cover with foil or lid, add label and freeze.
Freeze & Thaw Instructions
Put tray in the freezer and freeze for up to 6 months in the fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm shallow dish of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the oven and baking as directed, and until cooked through. You will need to increase baking time if cooking from partially frozen.
Special notes
None.
Dairy-Free Modifications
Omit the shredded cheese in the meatloaf and use dairy-free unflavored milk for dairy-free option.
Gluten-Free Modifications
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free meatloaf.
Printable Label Recipe Title
French Onion Meatloaf
Printable Label Instructions
Thaw completely and bake at 400 F for 55 to 60 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve with salad and mashed potatoes.
