Ingredients
– 2 lbs ground beef (80% or 85% lean)
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tablespoons ketchup
– 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
– 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
– 1/3 cup milk
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 3/4 cup ketchup
– 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
– 2 tablespoons brown sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
2-Sauté the chopped onion in 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened and golden, then set aside to cool.
3-In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, sautéed onion, salt, eggs, garlic, ketchup, parsley, breadcrumbs, milk, Italian seasoning, and black pepper until just combined.
4-Shape the mixture into a loaf about 8 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches tall on the baking sheet.
5-Bake uncovered for 40 minutes at 350°F.
6-Prepare the glaze by combining ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder, then spread it evenly over the meatloaf and return to the oven for another 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
7-Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
Last Step:
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🍴 Avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender and juicy.
🧅 Sauté onions first to reduce sharpness and enhance texture.
🔥 Bake free-form on a baking sheet for a crispier crust and to prevent gray residue.
⏲️ Rest the meatloaf before slicing to retain moisture.
🥩 Use ground beef with 80-85% lean fat for optimal moisture or substitute half with turkey, pork, or Italian sausage.
🌡️ Use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 338
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 667mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 119mg