Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf and Melted Swiss Cheese

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3-4 large sweet onions, sliced

4 tablespoons salted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon coarse black pepper

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 pound ground beef

1 cup Italian herb bread crumbs

1 cup milk

1 egg

1 oz. package French onion soup mix

1/2 cup cooking sherry

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

4 oz. Swiss Gruyère, or provolone cheese

Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Prepare the Onions:
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of a 6 Qt. slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Dot with butter and drizzle with the olive oil.
- Cook on LOW for 9 hours until they are caramelized.
Make the Meatloaf:
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, and onion soup mix. Mix well and shape into a loaf.
- Pour cooking sherry and Worcestershire sauce over the caramelized onions in the cooker.
- Place the meatloaf on top of the onions.
- Set the slow cooker to HIGH and cook for 3 hours, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
Add the Cheese:
- Top the meatloaf with slices of cheese.
- Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes on HIGH, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Serve:
- Serve the meatloaf sliced, topped with caramelized onions and juices from the cooker.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.

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