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Childhood Meatloaf

BeefChristmasClassicDiner-StyleDinnerEggFallGarlicHeartyHolidayHotKid-FriendlyOld-FashionedOvenPotluckSauceSavorySpecial OccasionSweetWinter
Time :1 hour 35 minutes
Yield :8 servings
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There was nothing better than finding a hearty meal, like Childhood Meatloaf, waiting on the table after a long afternoon of outdoor fun with the neighborhood crew. The flavorful yet perfectly simple beefy base provides a filling foundation to energize you after a long day, whether it be work or play. The best part is the brown sugar and ketchup topping that makes your taste buds as giddy as a kid in a candy shop. Childhood Meatloaf is guaranteed to bring back memories and bring out the kid you once were!
There was nothing better than finding a hearty meal, like Childhood Meatloaf, waiting on the table after a long afternoon of outdoor fun with the neighborhood crew. The flavorful yet perfectly simple beefy base provides a filling foundation to energize you after a long day, whether it be work or play. The best part is the brown sugar and ketchup topping that makes your taste buds as giddy as a kid in a candy shop. Childhood Meatloaf is guaranteed to bring back memories and bring out the kid you once were!

Ingredients

For the meatloaf:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the topping:

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

Directions

  • Preheat the oven or grill to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and cook until they are fragrant and slightly brown, stirring occasionally, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add the garlic cloves and cook until they are fragrant, for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the garlic mixture from the heat and set it aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, panko bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and cooked onions and garlic.
  • Use your hands to mix the meat well, but be cautious not to overwork it.
  • Move the meat to the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a loaf.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut a criss-cross pattern on top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.
  • While the meatloaf is baking, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and spicy brown mustard in a bowl. Set aside.
  • After 40 minutes of baking, carefully take the meatloaf out of the oven.
  • Spread the ketchup mixture over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Continue baking until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F, about 30-35 minutes.
  • Let the meatloaf cool for 5 minutes.
  • Plate and serve.
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