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Meatloaf recipe

Meatloaf recipe

This classic meatloaf recipe features ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, and a delicious glaze, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Standing Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 404 kcal

Equipment

  • loaf tin

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Note 1
  • 1 large onion grated (brown, yellow)
  • 1 kg ground beef preferably not lean
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¼ cup tomato ketchup
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley optional, or 2 teaspoon dried parsley or basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon crumbled or 2 teaspoon beef powder (Note 2)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Meatloaf Glaze

  • ½ cup tomato ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar lightly packed

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Oil or spray a loaf tin. (Note 3)
  • Glaze: Mix together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Meatloaf: Place breadcrumbs in a very large bowl. Grate over onion. Mix so the breadcrumbs are all wet. (Note 4)
  • Add remaining ingredients. Mix well using your hands. Form into a loaf shape, pinching together then smoothing over creases and cracks.
  • Transfer into loaf tin. Brush generously with glaze, using about ½.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with most of the remaining glaze. If there is excess fat pooling, scoop/pour it off.
  • Bake for a further 30 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Stand for 10 minutes before turning out and cutting into thick slices.

Notes

Panko breadcrumbs lead to a softer meatloaf. Bouillon cubes enhance flavor over salt. Resting time after cooking is essential to prevent crumbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 179gCalories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 607mgPotassium: 468mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 2.3mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3.3mg
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