Ina's Meat Loaf
Directions
- 1Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saute pan.
- 2Add three cups of chopped yellow onions.
- 3Add a teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme leaves, two teaspoons of kosher salt, and a teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
- 4Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown.
- 5Remove from heat and add three tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, a third of a cup of chicken stock, and one tablespoon of tomato paste.
- 6Mix everything together and set aside to cool slightly.
- 7Add the onion mixture to 2.5 pounds of ground chuck.
- 8Add 1/2 cup of dried breadcrumbs.
- 9Break two eggs into a small bowl, then pour them into the meatloaf mixture.
- 10Mix everything together using a fork or your hands (recommended).
- 11Form the meatloaf into an even loaf on a half sheet pan.
- 12Spread 1/2 cup of ketchup over the meatloaf.
- 13Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour and 10 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center reads 155-160 degrees.
- 14For extra moist meatloaf, place a pan of very hot water underneath the meatloaf in the oven.
- 15Garnish with parsley and serve.
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds ground chuck
- 3 cups yellow onions
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 third of a cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 0.5 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup ketchup
Equipment
saute panforkhalf sheet paninstant read thermometerknifespatula