Meatloaf

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, molasses, green bell pepper, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme, eggs, ketchup, panko, milk, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  2. 2Mix well.
  3. 3Test the seasoning.
  4. 4Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. 5Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and bake for one hour or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. 6Melt butter in a pan.
  7. 7Add mushrooms and saute for a few minutes.
  8. 8Add onions and garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  9. 9Add beef stock.
  10. 10Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
  11. 11Add to pan with rosemary and thyme.
  12. 12Thicken with cornstarch.
  13. 13Season with salt.
  14. 14Take the meatloaf out of the oven after one hour.
  15. 15Let it rest for a few minutes.
  16. 16Slice and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 0.5 onion
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 0.25 cup green bell pepper
  • 0.25 cup carrots
  • 0.25 cup celery
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • a handful mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon onions
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • some rosemary
  • some thyme

Equipment

bowlovenloaf panfrying pansmall bowl

Tips

  • Trust the process and add molasses to the meat mix.
  • Test a small piece of the mix to check the seasoning before cooking the whole meatloaf.