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Smoked French Onion Meatloaf with Bourbon Caramelized Onion Sauce

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Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 3 large onions
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Hickory wood chips

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Thinly slice two onions and set them aside for the sauce. Finely chop the remaining onion.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until just blended, then shape into a loaf.
  • Soak the hickory wood chips for 30 minutes. Prepare a smoker to 275 degrees and add the chips. Place the meatloaf on the grate and smoke for about 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
  • While the meatloaf smokes, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring often, until they turn deep golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Pour in the bourbon and let it reduce for two minutes. Add the beef broth and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with the warm bourbon onion sauce spooned over the top.

merknader

Slice the meatloaf only after it rests so the juices stay inside. If the sauce thickens too much while sitting, stir in a splash of broth to loosen it before serving. Leftovers reheat well in a covered skillet over low heat with a little extra broth to keep the meat moist.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Smoker, Large Skillet, Mixing Bowl