Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

Meatloaf Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. ground beef, 85% or 90% lean*
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Tbsp. ketchup
• 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs, or gluten-free bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup of milk
• 1 ½ tsp salt, or to taste
• 1 ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
• ½ tsp ground paprika

Meatloaf Sauce Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1 ½ tsp. white vinegar
• 2 ½ Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

Prepare the pan and oven:

• Line a 9”x5” loaf pan with parchment paper.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Mix Meatloaf Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, combine all the meatloaf ingredients and mix well.

Shape and Bake Meatloaf:

• Place the meat mixture in the loaf pan, pressing down gently and shaping evenly.
• Bake uncovered at 375°F for 40 minutes.

Prepare and Add Sauce:

• In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients.
• Spread the sauce over the meatloaf.
• Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Rest and Serve:

• Let the meatloaf rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
• Drizzle with the baking juices from the pan before serving.