How to Make the Best Meatloaf in Your City
Your City: Here is one of the best Meatloaf recipes out there!
What Most People Don’t Know About Making Meatloaf
- Use a Mix of Meats: Combining ground beef with ground pork or veal gives the meatloaf a better texture and flavor.
- Keep It Moist: Add moisture-rich ingredients like onions, eggs, and ketchup to prevent the meatloaf from drying out.
- Don’t Overmix: Gently mix the ingredients just until combined. Overmixing can make the meatloaf dense and tough.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1/2 lb (225g) ground pork or veal
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Bald Buck Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork or veal, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Bald Buck Seasoning, black pepper, and thyme.
- Avoid Overmixing: Gently mix with your hands until just combined to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Shape the Loaf: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and form into a loaf shape.
- Add Topping: Spread a thin layer of ketchup over the top for extra flavor.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Rest & Serve: Allow the meatloaf to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
