Description
A comforting meatloaf topped with caramelized onions and a savory glaze—an upgraded take on a classic dish that brings homestyle flavors to your dinner table.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 large onion (half sliced for topping, half diced for meat mixture)
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup ketchup or tomato sauce (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for glaze)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or barbecue sauce (for glaze variation)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, sauté sliced onions with a pinch of salt until caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared pan or on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup or tomato sauce, brown sugar, and optional mustard or BBQ sauce. Brush half of the glaze over the loaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Brush the remaining glaze over the loaf, top with caramelized onions, and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160 °F (71 °C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the meat mixture to avoid a dense loaf.
- Check temperature early if baking free-form; it may cook faster.
- Make the glaze ahead for convenience—store refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Add finely diced veggies like carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg