Meatloaf
A hearty and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners, easily customizable with various seasonings.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Note 1
- 1 large onion, grated (brown, yellow)
- 1 kg ground beef (mince), preferably not lean 2 lb
- 2 pieces eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley optional, or 2 tsp dried parsley or basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled or 2 tsp beef powder Note 2
- 1 tsp black pepper
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar, lightly packed
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and oil or spray a loaf tin to prevent sticking.
- For the glaze, mix together the ketchup, cider vinegar, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Set it aside.
- In a very large bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs. Grate the onion over the breadcrumbs and mix well to moisten them.
- Add in the ground beef, eggs, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley, dried thyme, crumbled bouillon cubes, and black pepper. Mix everything well using your hands.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf, smoothing over any cracks or creases.
- Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf tin and brush generously with half of the glaze.
Baking
- Bake for 45 minutes. After this, remove from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze. If there's excess fat pooling, scoop or pour it off.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes. Once done, let it stand for 10 minutes before turning out and cutting into thick slices.
Serving
- Serve warm with a side of creamy mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a dollop of ketchup.
Notes
Use a mix of ground beef and pork for richer flavor. Don’t overmix the meat mixture to ensure a soft texture. Feel free to add chopped veggies, jalapeños, or hot sauce for variations.