Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef, 80% or 85% lean (can substitute half with ground turkey, pork, or Italian sausage)
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
2-Sauté the chopped onion in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened and golden. Let it cool slightly. This step really helps, as sautéing onions improves their texture and flavor, much like what we discuss in our FAQ.
3-In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, sautéed onions, garlic, eggs, ketchup, parsley, breadcrumbs, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
4-Shape the mixture into a loaf about 8 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches tall directly on the prepared baking sheet.
5-Bake uncovered for 40 minutes at 350°F.
6-While baking, mix all glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
7-After 40 minutes, evenly spread the glaze over the meatloaf.
8-Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake an additional 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°F.
9-Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
Last Step:
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🍴 Avoid overmixing the meat to keep the meatloaf moist and tender.
🧅 Sauté onions to soften flavor and improve texture.
🔥 Baking on a sheet pan creates crispy edges and cooks faster than loaf pans.
⏲️ Rest meatloaf before slicing to retain juices and make cutting easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 338
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 667 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 119 mg