Description
Discover the ultimate guide to making the Best Homemade Meatloafs from scratch. Learn expert tips, tricks, and delicious recipes to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- – 1/2 medium onion (diced) (about 75g)
- – 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (5g)
- – 2 eggs
- – 3/4 cup milk (180ml)
- – 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs or seasoned breadcrumbs (90g)
- – 2 pounds lean ground beef (900g)
- – 1 tablespoon chili sauce (15ml)
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Italian seasoning
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons (10 ml) dried parsley
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt, more to taste
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper
- – 1/2 cup chili sauce, see note (120ml)
- – 1/2 cup chili sauce (120ml)
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) brown sugar, optional
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet by covering it with foil and lightly coating it with non-stick spray.
- In a small skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-low heat and sauté the diced onions until they become soft. Allow them to cool fully.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs, and let the mixture sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the lean ground beef, sautéed onions, chili sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf measuring 8″x4″ and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes.
- While the loaf is baking, mix the chili sauce and brown sugar (if using) to create the topping. Spread this over the loaf and continue baking for another 15-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes for a caramelized finish.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before cutting it into slices and serving.
Notes
- Allow the egg, milk, and breadcrumb mixture to rest for 5-10 minutes for a moist and tender meatloaf.
- Mix the meatloaf mixture just until combined to avoid a tough texture.
- For a sweet and tangy flavor, consider adding optional brown sugar to the chili sauce topping.
