Tender ground beef meatloaf with savory mushrooms, onion, garlic, thyme, and melted Swiss cheese.
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Extra Swiss cheese for topping, optional
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook mushrooms, onion, and garlic 5–7 minutes; cool slightly.
3. Combine beef, vegetables, cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Shape into a loaf and bake 45–55 minutes, until the center reaches 160°F.
5. Add extra Swiss during the final 10 minutes, if desired.
6. Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Cook excess moisture from the mushrooms before mixing.
Mix the beef gently for a tender texture.
Bake in a loaf pan or as a free-form loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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