Description
Discover the ultimate guide to making the Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe. Learn how to create a delicious and savory meatloaf that will have your family coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
- – 1/2 medium onion, diced (75g)
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vegetable oil
- – 2 eggs
- – 180ml milk
- – 180ml seasoned breadcrumbs
- – 900g lean ground beef
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili sauce
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Italian seasoning
- – 30ml chopped fresh parsley
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt, more to taste
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper
- – 120ml chili sauce (see note)
- – 120ml tomato sauce
- – 30ml brown sugar, optional
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet by covering it with foil and applying a layer of non-stick spray.
- Sauté the diced onion in vegetable oil over low heat until soft, then allow it to cool entirely.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs, and allow the mixture to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the lean ground beef, sautéed onions, a tablespoon of chili sauce, Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Blend until just incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into an 8″x4″ loaf on the lined baking sheet and place it in the oven for 40 minutes.
- As the meatloaf bakes, mix the chili sauce with tomato sauce (and brown sugar if using) to create a glaze. Spread this over the meatloaf and continue baking for another 15-30 minutes, or until fully done and the internal temperature reaches 160°F. For an extra touch, broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, consider using lean ground turkey instead of ground beef.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meatloaf mixture for a spicy kick.
- Increase the amount of brown sugar in the tomato-chili sauce for a sweeter glaze.
