Moist Meatloaf Recipe
This is thee best meatloaf recipe I've ever had the pleasure to enjoy, and I know you'll love it, too! It's absolutely a breeze to make and it comes out moist and juicy!
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs (seasoned/Italian breadcrumbs work, too)
- 1 tsp butter, unsalted
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/95%) or ground turkey
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground thyme
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/4 tsp salt, add more if needed
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper chili flakes (optional)
Sauce
- 3/4 cup Ketchup
- 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- PREP: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet or 9x13" casserole dish with parchment paper and spritz with cooking oil.- In a medium-sized bowl, add eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs, stirring to combine. Set aside.- In a pan over medium/low heat, cook the onions and garlic in butter, until softened and fragrant. Remove from the pan and let fully cool down.1/2 yellow onion,, 1 tsp butter,, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp garlic,
- MAKE MEATLOAF: Take the medium bowl with the egg mix and add the ground beef, ketchup, seasonings, cooked onions/garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine - do not overmix (it creates a dense loaf).- On the prepped baking sheet/casserole dish, you're going to take the meat mixture and form a loaf that's about 8" long. Insert into the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes.2 lbs ground beef (80/95%) or ground turkey, 3 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tsp paprika, 1 1/4 tsp salt,, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp red pepper chili flakes (optional), 1/4 tsp ground thyme
- MAKE GLAZE: While the meatloaf is baking, combine the ketchup, vinegar, and brown sugar in a bowl and mix to combine.3/4 cup Ketchup, 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- FINAL STEPS: Pour the ketchup mixture over the top of the meatloaf, letting it drip down the sides and fully cover the top and sides (use a baking brush if helpful). I like it nice and thick personally. Then insert the meatloaf back into the oven to cook for another 10-15 minute, until cooked through.- Let cool down for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving (to prevent it from not keeping its shape when sliced). Serve warm and enjoy!