Momma's Meatloaf
Directions
- 1Add 2 pounds of lean ground beef to a mixing bowl.
- 2Add 1 cup of plain unseasoned breadcrumbs.
- 3Add half a diced white onion.
- 4Add half a cup of milk.
- 5Add 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.
- 6Add 1 egg.
- 7Add 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
- 8Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
- 9Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 10Add half a teaspoon of black pepper.
- 11Add half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
- 12Mix all the ingredients with clean hands until evenly distributed.
- 13Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9x13 pan and shape it into a free-form loaf.
- 14Wash your hands.
- 15Pop the meatloaf into a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 45 minutes.
- 16While the meatloaf bakes, prepare the glaze by combining half a cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
- 17After 45 minutes, take the meatloaf out of the oven.
- 18Drizzle the glaze over the meatloaf.
- 19Use the back of a spoon to spread the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
- 20Return the meatloaf to the oven.
- 21Increase the oven heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 22Bake for another 15 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize on top.
- 23Remove the meatloaf from the oven.
- 24Transfer the meatloaf to a platter for serving.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup plain unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 0.5 onion diced white onion
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg egg
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Equipment
mixing bowl9x13 panovenspoonplatter
Tips
- Using your hands works really good because then you can get in there and really break up the meat and make sure everything gets evenly distributed.
- Allowing the grease a chance to escape by using a 9x13 pan instead of a loaf pan gives a better overall result and allows room to breathe.
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