Meatloaf

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:

• 2 lbs ground beef, 85% or 90% lean
  ** Can also substitute ground turkey

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 large eggs

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 Tbsp ketchup

• 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs

• 1/3 cup milk

• 1 ½ tsp salt, or to taste

• 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

• ½ tsp ground paprika

• Shredded or finely chopped veggies, such as carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, etc., if you want more veggies or if you are trying to disguise them for picky eaters!

For the Meatloaf Sauce:

• 3/4 cup ketchup

• 1 ½ tsp white vinegar

• 2 ½ Tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

• ¼ tsp salt

Directions

1.  Line a 9”x5” loaf pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 375°F.

2. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix well to combine.

3. Add meat to the loaf pan, gently press meat down and shape evenly and bake meatloaf at 375˚F for 40 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together for the sauce. Spread the sauce over meatloaf then return to oven and bake additional 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 160˚F. Rest meatloaf 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with baking juices from the pan.