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The Best Meatloaf

Megan Lowery
This meatloaf is the only recipe you'll need! It's also got a homemade ketchup sauce!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course beef, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf:

  • 2 lbs. ground beef , preferably 80/20
  • 4 slices fresh bread , food processed
  • 1/3 cup beef broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 eggs , lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 cups red onion , diced

Quick Ketchup:

  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, more if you like a sweeter ketchup
  • 2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 -1 cup water

Instructions
 

Meatloaf:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover the entire top and sides of a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Add the vegetable oil to a medium skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot enough, add the onions and cook until softened about 6-8 minutes. A minute before the onions are done, add the garlic. Cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Remove the onions and garlic from the skillet and let it cool completely.
  • To a small bowl add the fresh breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth. Mix gently. Let the breadcrumbs soak for 5 minutes.
  • Use a bowl big enough for the ground beef and breadcrumb mixture. Add the ground beef to the bowl with all the seasonings, salt, and pepper. Add the breadcrumb mixture, onions and garlic. Do not over manipulate the ground beef. Gently mix the ground beef into the seasonings and breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place the beef on the baking sheet lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Shape the beef into a loaf. Brush only half of the brown sugar ketchup over the meatloaf. With the basting brush, brush the ketchup all over the top and side of the meatloaf.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the temperature on a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover the meatloaf with the remaining ketchup glaze and serve with potatoes and vegetables.

Quick Ketchup:

  • To a bowl add the ketchup ingredients except the water, slowly add the water until it reaches your desired thickness. Make sure it's not too thin.

Notes

You can store this meatloaf in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 -5 days. This recipe reheats in the microwave really well.
Keyword american, beef, classic, dinner, ketchup, maincourse