The Best Meatloaf Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Meatloaf Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, grated in a cheese grater; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup parsley; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 lbs ground beef; 6 slices thin bacon

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, grated in a cheese grater
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup parsley
2 eggs
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 lbs ground beef
6 slices thin bacon

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0.", "Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then parchment paper.", "Heat oil over medium in a small skillet. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.", "Meanwhile, bring ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and cayenne to a boil in a small saucepan, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and syrupy, about 5 minutes.", "Transfer 2 tablespoons ketchup mixture to a blender; add broth and parsley and blend until smooth. Set remaining ketchup mixture aside.", "Add broth mixture, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper to onion and garlic; mix to combine.", "Add beef and mix well with your hands to combine.", "Transfer meatloaf mixture to prepared pan and form into a long log (about 12""x5""), smoothing surface.", "Spread reserved ketchup mixture over top and drape bacon in a crisscross pattern over loaf, tucking underneath.", "Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165u00b0 and bacon is crisp, 70-80 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, grated in a cheese grater, 1 garlic clove, minced, 3/4 cup ketchup, and more.

Yes, The Best Meatloaf Ever falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Best Meatloaf Ever

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