Momma’s Meatloaf

Directions

  1. 1Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, diced onion, milk, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, egg, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Mix thoroughly with hands to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. 3Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9x13 pan and shape into a free-form loaf.
  4. 4Bake in a 350 degree oven.
  5. 5Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl to make the glaze.
  6. 6Remove meatloaf from the oven, drizzle the glaze over the top, and spread with the back of a spoon to cover the sides.
  7. 7Return meatloaf to the oven, increase heat to 400 degrees, and bake to caramelize the glaze.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup plain unseasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 whole white onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

mixing bowl9x13 panspoonoven