French Onion Meatloaf by Julie’s Eats & Treats

– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 2 onions (sliced thin (about 3.5 cups)
– 2 lbs. ground beef (85/15 grass fed)
– 1/2 cup saltines (crushed)
– 1/2 cup caramelized onions (reserve the rest for the gravy)
– 1 fgg
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt
– 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
– 1/2 cup beef stock
– Pan drippings (from meatloaf)
– 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
– 3/4 cup beef stock
– 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
– 1/2 cup gruyere, shredded

Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 1 hour 33 min