Classic Meatloaf

Tags: #american #beef #comfort-food #glazed #family-dinner Serving: 8 portions Total time: 75 minutes

Traditional American meatloaf with a sweet and tangy glaze, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

• 700g ground beef
• 300g ground pork
• 150g breadcrumbs
• 250ml milk
• 1 large onion, diced fine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large eggs
• 60ml ketchup
• 15ml Worcestershire sauce
• 5g salt
• 2g black pepper
• 90ml ketchup (for glaze)
• 30ml brown sugar
• 15ml apple cider vinegar

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 180°C
2. Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes
3. Sauté onion and garlic until softened
4. Combine ground meats in large bowl
5. Add soaked breadcrumbs, onion mixture, eggs, ketchup, and Worcestershire
6. Season with salt and pepper
7. Mix gently with hands until just combined
8. Shape into loaf on lined baking sheet
9. Bake for 45 minutes
10. Mix glaze ingredients together
11. Brush glaze over meatloaf
12. Continue baking 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 70°C
13. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing

Notes

Don't overmix the meat mixture to avoid a tough texture. Let rest before slicing to prevent falling apart.