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Meatloaf

A hearty and customizable meatloaf recipe that brings comfort and nostalgia to the dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds ground meat Use your choice of ground meat.
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • Various seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, Italian herbs) To taste.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely chop the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and parsley if using.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the ground meat with all the ingredients until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into a rectangular meatloaf on a baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45-50 minutes until fully cooked.
  2. For the glaze, mix barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar, then spread it over the meatloaf in the last 10 minutes of baking.
  3. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

Meatloaf is best served warm and can be paired with sides like mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or salad. Leftovers can be used to make sandwiches.