Ground Beef (80/20) 2 Pound
Yellow Onion 1 Each
Eggs 2 Each
Milk 3/4 Cup
Italian Breadcrumbs 3/4 Cup
Fresh Parsley 2 Tablespoon
Ketchup (or Chili Sauce) 1 Tablespoon
Italian Seasoning 1 Teaspoon
Butter 1 Tablespoon
Salt 1 Teaspoon
Pepper 1/2 Teaspoon
Cooking Time:
Total Time: 35 Minutes
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 30 Minutes
Instructions
Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line baking pan with tin foil and spray with cooking spray.
Dice onion.
Chip parsley.
Step 2: Cook Onion
Cook onions in butter over medium low heat until tender.
Allow to cool completely.
Step 3: Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, breadcrumbs.
Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
Add ground beef, cooked onions, ketchup (or chili sauce), Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, pepper.
Mix until just combined.
Avoid overmixing.
Step 4: Form Loaf and Bake
Form mixture into 8” x 4” load on tin foil lined baking tray.
Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
Step 5: Apply Sauce
While baking, combine chili sauce with ketchup (and optional brown sugar).
Spread mixture/sauce over meatloaf.
Bake for additional 10-15 minutes.
Broil for 1-2 minutes optional.
Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Add optional 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard or Worcestershire sauce to beef mixture.
Do not use a loaf pan. This will cause the meatloaf to steam and become soggy.
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