Best Meatloaf Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 pounds ground beef.
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¼ cup bread crumbs (1 slice of bread made into bread crumbs).
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½ cup onion, finely diced.
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¼ cup whole milk.
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½ cup barbecue sauce.
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2 eggs.
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
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1 tablespoon minced garlic.
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt.
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
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½ cup ketchup.
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¼ cup light brown sugar.
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
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In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to create your glaze. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk the milk, BBQ sauce, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Add the ground beef, diced onions, and bread crumbs to the mixture, and gently fold until integrated.
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Line a wire rack with aluminum foil, poking holes throughout for drainage, and place it on a large baking sheet.
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Shape the beef mixture into a loaf measuring approximately 10 inches by 5 inches by 2 inches and place it on the prepared wire rack.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
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Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the reserved glaze evenly over the top.
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Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, ensuring the meatloaf's internal temperature reaches 160°F.
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For a caramelized finish, broil the meatloaf for 2 to 4 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
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Allow the meatloaf to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
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To make homemade breadcrumbs, tear 1 slice of bread into pieces and toast in the oven at 375°F for 3-5 minutes. Blend until fine.
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For best results, use 85/15% or 93/7% lean ground beef. Alternatively, try turkey for a different twist.
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If Worcestershire sauce isn't available, increase barbecue sauce by 2 tablespoons in the recipe.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.