Ina Garten's Classic Meatloaf
Ina Garten's Classic Meatloaf
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
- 3 cups yellow onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 extra-large eggs, beaten
For Cooking and Topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, as needed
- 1/2 cup ketchup, or BBQ sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 325
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onions, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Do not let them brown.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Transfer the onion mixture to a large mixing bowl and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
To the cooled onion mixture, add the ground chuck (breaking it into chunks), beaten extra-large eggs, and dry breadcrumbs. Using your hands or a fork, lightly mix the ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough meatloaf.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Transfer the meatloaf mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape it into a loaf, approximately 9-10 inches long and 4-5 inches wide, resembling a football.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Spread the 1/2 cup of ketchup (or BBQ sauce) evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf registers 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 75 min•🌡️ 325
- 9
Once baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a moister meatloaf.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
Slice the meatloaf and serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Ina Garten's Classic Meatloaf
For the Meatloaf
- 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
- 3 cups yellow onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 extra-large eggs, beaten
For Cooking and Topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, as needed
- 1/2 cup ketchup, or BBQ sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 325 - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onions, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Do not let them brown.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Transfer the onion mixture to a large mixing bowl and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
To the cooled onion mixture, add the ground chuck (breaking it into chunks), beaten extra-large eggs, and dry breadcrumbs. Using your hands or a fork, lightly mix the ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough meatloaf.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Transfer the meatloaf mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape it into a loaf, approximately 9-10 inches long and 4-5 inches wide, resembling a football.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Spread the 1/2 cup of ketchup (or BBQ sauce) evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf registers 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 75 min•🌡️ 325 - 9
Once baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a moister meatloaf.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
Slice the meatloaf and serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min