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Meatloaf

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A hearty and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners, easily customizable with various seasonings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and oil or spray a loaf tin to prevent sticking.
  2. For the glaze, mix together the ketchup, cider vinegar, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Set it aside.
  3. In a very large bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs. Grate the onion over the breadcrumbs and mix well to moisten them.
  4. 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.
  5. Shape the mixture into a loaf, smoothing over any cracks or creases.
  6. Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf tin and brush generously with half of the glaze.
Baking
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. Serve warm with a side of creamy mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a dollop of ketchup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

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.
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