Classic Meatloaf with Glaze (Printable Version)
Tender, juicy meatloaf with a flavorful tomato glaze delivers comforting, classic home-cooked taste.
# Ingredients:
→ Meatloaf
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1 large egg
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79 ml milk
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5 ml Worcestershire sauce
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60 ml plain breadcrumbs
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5 ml Italian seasoning
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2.5 ml garlic powder
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5 ml salt
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1.25 ml freshly cracked black pepper
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120 ml minced onion
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680 g ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
→ Glaze
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120 ml ketchup
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15 ml brown sugar
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15 ml Worcestershire sauce
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5 ml yellow mustard
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 177°C. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
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In a separate small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mince the onion finely.
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Add the ground beef, egg mixture, breadcrumb mixture, and minced onion to a large bowl. Gently mix by hand until uniformly combined, taking care not to overwork the mixture.
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Transfer the meat mixture onto a rimmed baking dish and form into a loaf approximately 10 cm wide, 20 cm long, and 5 cm tall.
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In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Spread this glaze evenly over the top and sides of the shaped meatloaf.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
# Notes:
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For optimal juiciness, avoid overmixing the beef mixture and allow the meatloaf to rest before slicing.