Classic Meatloaf Recipe
When it comes to making a Classic Meatloaf nobody does it better than Chef Dennis. Flavorful and easy to make at home this American Classic is still bringing smiles to dinner tables around the country.
Ingredients
- 2 lbsground beef (85 - 90 % lean)
- 1 cuponion (finely diced)
- 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoonsketchup
- 2 largeeggs
- 2 tablespoonsworcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 1 teaspoondried basil
- 1 teaspoondried oregano
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspoonpaprika (sweet or smoked)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley (finely chopped (1 tbsp dry parsley can be substituted))
- 1 cupbreadcrumbs (plain, panko or seasoned)
- ⅓ cupmilk
- ¾ cupketchup
- 2 teaspooncider vinegar (white or wine vinegar can be substituted)
- 2 tablespoonbrown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 teaspoononion powder
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Meatloaf mix
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.If possible allow the meat to set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. (or overnight)
- 2
Shape the meat into a loaf and place it on a parchment lined baking dish. Bake in the 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
Meatloaf glaze
- 1
Mix the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl, making sure it's well blended.
- 2
After 45 minutes remove the meatloaf from the oven and spoon the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.Then place the meatloaf back into the oven.
- 3
Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- 4
Allow the meatloaf to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serve it with your favorite sides.