Meatloaf with Sauce (Printable Recipe Version)

Savory ground beef loaf with onions and herbs, finished with a sweet-tangy glaze.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Meatloaf

01 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
02 - 1 tsp Italian herb blend
03 - 1 tsp salt, or more if you like
04 - 80 ml milk
05 - 75 g panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free alternative
06 - 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 2 tbsp ketchup
08 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 tsp olive oil
11 - 1 medium onion (about 120 g), chopped up
12 - 900 g ground beef, 80% or 85% lean

→ Glaze

13 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
14 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
15 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
16 - 1.5 tsp white wine vinegar
17 - 180 g ketchup

# Steps to Make It:

01 - Spread the glaze over the meatloaf and bake it for another 20 minutes, or until the middle hits 71°C. Don’t slice into it right away; let it chill for 10 to 15 minutes first.
02 - In a smaller bowl, mix the ketchup with the brown sugar, the vinegar, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until it’s smooth.
03 - Put the meat mixture on your lined tray. Shape it into a loaf, about 20 cm long and 10 cm wide and about 7 or 8 cm high. Toss it in the oven uncovered and bake for 40 minutes.
04 - Grab a big mixing bowl and gently blend together the beef, cooled onions, eggs, garlic, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, parsley, breadcrumbs, milk, salt, Italian herbs, and pepper with your hands. Don’t overmix it.
05 - Heat a medium pan over medium. Pour in 1 teaspoon olive oil and throw in those chopped onions. Stir them every now and then for 5 to 7 minutes, until they’re soft and golden. Set aside so they cool down.
06 - Turn your oven on to 175°C top and bottom heat. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment so cleanup’s easier.

# Extra Information:

01 - Don’t let it bake too long or it’ll turn out dry. Let it rest before serving for the best juicy bite.