The best meatloaf


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How to Make the Best Meatloaf
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Time: 1 hour 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 220, total fat 11 G., saturated fats 3 G., proteins 22 G., carbohydrates 9 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 95 mg, sodium 350 mg, sugar 4 G.


While traditional American meatloaf is made with a mixture of ground beef, veal, and pork, this recipe uses only ground beef to maximize the rich beef flavor of the loaf. The addition of milk, breadcrumbs, and caramelized onions ensures the meatloaf is juicy and tender. Fried onions also add a sweet and spicy flavor. Before baking, the meatloaf is brushed with a layer of ketchup, which creates a delicious crust. Serve as a main dish with a side dish. Leftover meatloaf can be used to make sandwiches the next day.



The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:


  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 1 tbsp thyme leaves, chopped
  • 0.5 cups ketchup
  • 900 g of ground beef neck, 20% fat
  • 0.5 tbsp. panko breadcrumbs



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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:


  1. Position the oven rack on the middle shelf and preheat the oven to 230°C.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and 4 teaspoons of salt until combined. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

  3. Add 3 tablespoons of ketchup and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick and brick-red, 3-4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onions cool slightly. Then add them to the beaten eggs and stir to distribute evenly.
  4. Add the ground beef to the egg and onion mixture. Break the meat up with a fork or wooden spoon, then mix thoroughly; there should be no lumps of ground beef left. Add the breadcrumbs and mix until evenly distributed. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon for 7 seconds; the meat will become more uniform and sticky.
  5. Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form into a 9 x 5-inch loaf. Smooth the surface and brush evenly with the remaining ketchup. Bake for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Continue baking until a thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 145°F (65°C), 30-35 minutes. Let the meatloaf rest for 20 minutes before slicing.





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