Description
The ultimate comfort food makeover! This Classic Meatloaf transforms simple ingredients into a juicy, flavorful masterpiece that tastes even better the next day in sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup (175ml) milk
- 2/3 cup (60g) plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (60ml) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup (120ml) ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a small skillet, sauté diced onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix gently with your hands just until ingredients are combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet and shape into a loaf approximately 9 inches long and 5 inches wide.
- In a small bowl, whisk together glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder).
- Spread half the glaze over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 40 minutes, then drain any excess liquid from the pan.
- Apply remaining glaze and return to oven for 15-20 more minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.