Best Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients:
• 2 pounds ground beef.
• ¼ cup bread crumbs (1 slice of bread made into bread crumbs).
• ½ cup onion, finely diced.
• ¼ cup whole milk.
• ½ cup barbecue sauce.
• 2 eggs.
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic.
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt.
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
• ½ cup ketchup.
• ¼ cup light brown sugar.
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
Instructions:
• Preheat your oven to 375°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
• In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to create your glaze. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk the milk, BBQ sauce, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
• Add the ground beef, diced onions, and bread crumbs to the mixture, and gently fold until integrated.
• Line a wire rack with aluminum foil, poking holes throughout for drainage, and place it on a large baking sheet.
• Shape the beef mixture into a loaf measuring approximately 10 inches by 5 inches by 2 inches and place it on the prepared wire rack.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
• Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the reserved glaze evenly over the top.
• Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, ensuring the meatloaf’s internal temperature reaches 160°F.
• For a caramelized finish, broil the meatloaf for 2 to 4 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
• Allow the meatloaf to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.