🍳 Becky's Kitchen Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup ketchup (for glaze)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (for glaze)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (for glaze)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet or loaf pan with foil and lightly grease it.
2. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let them soak together for about 2 minutes — this keeps the meatloaf moist.
3. In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Using clean hands or a fork, gently mix everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
5. Transfer the meat mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and shape it into a loaf about 9 inches long and 4 inches wide. Try to keep it even so it cooks uniformly.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
7. Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
8. Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
9. After 45 minutes, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf and return it to the oven for another 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
10. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute so it stays moist when you cut into it.