Classic Beef Meatloaf
Sometimes you need something comforting to eat but super easy to make with no fuss. Classic Meatloaf is comfort food with no bells and whistles with just a few ingredients.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, small diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 2 tsp dried
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- ⅓ cup beef or chicken stock
- 2-2.5 lbs. ground beef
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
Topping:
- ½ cup ketchup
Brown Sugar glaze topping option:
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil, then a piece of parchment on top. In a medium saute pan heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions, garlic, thyme, kosher salt, and pepper, stirring occasionally until onions are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and beef stock; let cool. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, panko, eggs, and the onion-garlic mixture. Stir it together with a fork gently, just to combine.
- On top of the parchment paper, shape meatloaf mixture into a rectangular loaf size. Spread the ketchup smoothly over the top. Bake until internal temperature is 160 degrees F, about 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- DO NOT OVERMIX when making the meatloaf mixture. The meatloaf will turn out tough. A fork is the best way and lightly mix just until incorporated.
- To refrigerate- in a airtight container for 3-4 days.
- To freeze- wrap in plastic wrap, then foil and a freezer ziploc for up to 3 months.