Traditional Meatloaf

Name: Traditional Meatloaf
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs. Ground Beef (Or 1 lb. Beef & 1 lb. Ground Pork); 1 Sweet or Yellow Onion (Finely Diced); 2 Eggs; 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced); 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped); 3 Tbsp Ketchup; 3/4 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs; 1/2 Cup Milk; 2 tsp Italian Seasoning (Optional); 1 1/2 tsp Cajun or Creole Seasoning (Salt Free, or Add Less Salt); 1 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 3/4 Cup Ketchup; 2 1/2 Tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 1/2 tsp White Vinegar; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Pepper

Jenny Lynn @PattonIsGod

Cincinnati, Ohio

Traditional Meatloaf

Jenny Lynn @PattonIsGod

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Ingredients

Meatloaf
2lbs. Ground Beef (Or 1 lb. Beef & 1 lb. Ground Pork)
1Sweet or Yellow Onion (Finely Diced)
2Eggs
4 ClovesGarlic (Minced)
1/4 CupFresh Parsley (Chopped)
3 TbspKetchup
3/4 CupPanko Bread Crumbs
1/2 CupMilk
2 tspItalian Seasoning (Optional)
1 1/2 tspCajun or Creole Seasoning (Salt Free, or Add Less Salt)
1 1/2 tspSalt
1/2 tspBlack Pepper
1/2 tspPaprika
Meatloaf Sauce
3/4 CupKetchup
2 1/2 TbspBrown Sugar
1 1/2 tspWhite Vinegar
1 tspGarlic Powder
1 tspOnion Powder
1/4 tspSalt
1/4 tspPepper

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Steps

1

Preheat Oven to 375°. Over Medium Heat, Add some Oil to a Saute Pan. Add Garlic and Onions, and Saute for a Few Minutes or until Softened and Fragrant. Allow to Cool.
2

In a Large Mixing Bowl, Add all Meatloaf Ingredients. With Wooden Spoon and/or Gloved Hands, Fold & Gently Mix everything together. Try not to Overwork Meat.
3

Once thoroughly Mixed, Gently drop Mixture into a Greased or Lined Meatloaf Pan. Gently press Mixture down, leaving some Space & Air throughout the Meat. Don't Smash it down. Once gently Packed in the Pan, take your Fingers & Gently Press down around all the Edges of the Pan, making a Bevel around the Whole Outer Parimeter. The Center will be Raised & the Fat will run off on the Sides, as it Cooks.
4

Place Meatloaf in Oven, & Cook for 40 Minutes. While the Meatloaf is Cooking, it's Time to make the Sauce. In a Small Bowl, add all Sauce Ingredients. Stir Well. Taste & Adjust, if necessary.
5

Take Meatloaf out of Oven. Baste Meatloaf with Sauce. Place back in Oven for about 15 Minutes, or until Meatloaf reaches Internal Temperature of 165°. Remove, & Allow to Rest for around 10 Minutes.
6

Serve with Sides & Extra Sauce. Enjoy!