Name: Mom's Classic Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 2 pounds 85/15 ground beef; 1/4 cup ketchup, for the meatloaf; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2/3 cup ketchup, for the glaze; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, stir the breadcrumbs and milk together and let soak 5 minutes. Whisk in the eggs.
Add the ground beef, cooked onion and garlic, 1/4 cup ketchup, Worcestershire, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands just until combined.
Shape into a loaf about 9 inches long and 5 inches wide on the baking sheet.
Stir together the glaze ingredients. Spread half over the meatloaf.
Bake 45 minutes. Spread on the remaining glaze and bake 15 to 20 minutes more, until the center reaches 160°F.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Mom's Classic Meatloaf

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