Damn Good Meatloaf
Damn Good Meatloaf
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
To the bowl with the wet ingredients, add the panko breadcrumbs, whole milk, finely diced yellow onion, and finely chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Season the mixture with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the ground chuck to the bowl with all the other ingredients. Using your hands, mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Shape the mixture into a compact, even loaf, about 9 inches long and 4 inches wide.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
In a small separate bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until the glaze is smooth and well mixed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Evenly spread the prepared glaze over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Once baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
⏱️ 10 min
- 11
Slice the meatloaf into desired portions and serve immediately, perhaps alongside mashed potatoes or your favorite side dish.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Damn Good Meatloaf
For the Meatloaf
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
To the bowl with the wet ingredients, add the panko breadcrumbs, whole milk, finely diced yellow onion, and finely chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Season the mixture with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the ground chuck to the bowl with all the other ingredients. Using your hands, mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Shape the mixture into a compact, even loaf, about 9 inches long and 4 inches wide.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
In a small separate bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until the glaze is smooth and well mixed.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Evenly spread the prepared glaze over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Once baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
⏱️ 10 min - 11
Slice the meatloaf into desired portions and serve immediately, perhaps alongside mashed potatoes or your favorite side dish.
⏱️ 2 min