🍽️ The Best Ever Classic Meatloaf! 🧅🥩
This meatloaf is juicy, flavorful, and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze that makes it unforgettable. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli, it’s the kind of hearty dinner everyone will ask for again. 👨👩👧👦
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need:
🔸 Meatloaf:
– 2 lbs ground beef (85–80% lean)
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 1 tsp olive oil
– 2 eggs
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 Tbsp ketchup
– 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
– ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs
– ⅓ cup milk
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning
– ½ tsp black pepper
🔸 Glaze:
– ¾ cup ketchup
– 1½ tsp white vinegar
– 2 Tbsp brown sugar
– ½ tsp garlic powder
– ½ tsp onion powder
👨🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
2️⃣ Sauté chopped onions in olive oil until golden and soft.
3️⃣ In a large bowl, mix meatloaf ingredients until combined (use your hands!).
4️⃣ Shape into a loaf (approx. 8x4x3 inches) and bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
5️⃣ Mix glaze ingredients and spread over the meatloaf.
6️⃣ Return to oven and bake for 20 more minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F.
7️⃣ Rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
✨ Tip: Don’t skip the resting step—it makes for perfect slices! 🔪
🥔 Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and veggies for the ultimate comfort meal! 🥦
❤️ A guaranteed family favorite!
