Description
A comforting and hearty dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings, made with ground beef and a flavorful glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (85 – 90% Lean)
- 1 cup onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped; 1 tbsp dry parsley can be substituted)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain, panko, or seasoned)
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar (white or wine vinegar can be substituted)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, 3 tablespoons ketchup, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, basil, oregano, black pepper, paprika, parsley, breadcrumbs, and milk until well blended.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread this glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let the meatloaf cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meatloaf mixture to keep it tender. You can add grated vegetables like carrots or zucchini for moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg