This recipe delivers a flavorful and moist meatloaf, seasoned with garlic, onion, sage, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce, topped with a classic ketchup glaze. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a family meal.
Mouth-Watering Meatloaf
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lean ground beef | 1 lb |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Onion | 3 Tbsp |
| Potato bread | 2 slices |
| Milk | 1/4 cup |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 tsp |
| Fresh sage | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Ground mustard | 1/4 tsp |
| Pepper | 1/8 tsp |
| Egg | 1 large |
| Ketchup | 1/3 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine initial ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, minced garlic, and diced onion.
- Add bread and liquids: Tear the potato bread into small pieces and add them to the beef mixture. Pour in the milk and Worcestershire sauce.
- Season the mixture: Add the chopped fresh sage, salt, ground mustard, and pepper to the bowl.
Incorporate the egg: Crack the large egg into the beef mixture. - Mix well: Use your hands or a spoon to thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until they are well integrated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
- Shape the loaf: Place the beef mixture in an ungreased baking pan. Gently shape it into an 8×4 inch loaf within the pan.
- Glaze with ketchup: Spread the ketchup evenly over the top surface of the shaped meatloaf.
- Bake: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the meat and juices are no longer pink and a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf reads 160°F (71°C). Ensure the center of the loaf is no longer pink.
- Rest and serve: Once cooked, let the meatloaf sit in the baking pan for 5 minutes before slicing. Remove the loaf from the pan and cut it into slices to serve. Enjoy this classic and flavorful meatloaf!
