Freshly baked meatloaf, medium rare with some of that internal pink simply bursting with all kinds of flavor and seasoned perfectly? Now there’s something comforting. That’s exactly what this recipe brings to the table — hearty goodness of lean ground beef, aromatic richness of garlic, onion and fresh sage, as well as the savory tang of Worcestershire sauce.
However, one thing that really makes this meatloaf stand out is that it adds a simple, yet so delicious ketchup glaze, which gives this meatloaf that beautiful, glossy finish, all in one. It’s a classic dish, that’s easy to make and is just exactly the kind of meal to serve the family or when you just want something hearty and satisfying.
First, place your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your ingredients as your oven heats up. The first required is a pound of lean ground meat beef to serve as the basis of your meatloaf. Finely minced a single clove of garlic will impart that fragrant essence to the meat. Three tablespoons of diced small pieces of onion, give a sweet and savory effect to this dish.
Add more moisture and texture, cut two slices of potato bread into small pieces and put in a quarter cup of milk. When the milk is used at bread will only absorb the milk, rendering the meatloaf incredibly tender. A deep, umami flavor elevates the entire mixture with two teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce. A teaspoon’s worth of fresh sage gives the beef a fresh taste of earthy, slightly peppery flavor to balance the richness.
You will also need a quarter teaspoon each of salt and ground mustard and an eighth teaspoon of freshly cracked pepper as seasoning. A large egg finally helps to bind everything together and keep the meatloaf moist. Of course, a third cup ketchup to make the end of this dish with a savory glaze.
First of all, put all the minced garlic, diced onion and ground beef into a big mixing bowl. So make sure your ingredients get evenly spread out here for the base of your meatloaf. Then, add in the wet potato bread, milk, as well as the Worcestershire sauce. These are the kind of meatloaf ingredients that give it its soft and juicy texture. Add the fresh sage, salt, ground mustard and pepper and stir until all seasonings are well incorporated into the meat mixture.
After that, crack the egg in the bowl and mix everything together until it gets a homogenous mixture. Do not overmix, however, as a tough and likely dense meatloaf will be the result. The aim is simply to mix all these things up so all of it is well blended and the result is light and tender.
After baking your meat mixture an ungreased baking pan it is ready to put into the oven. Make the meat into a loaf about 8 inches by 4 inches and of uniform shape so that it all cooks equally. This simple step will help to create the perfect meatloaf shape and makes sure it is done evenly throughout. Second, spread evenly on top of the loaf the ketchup. The glaze will be lovely and glossy, and the flavor will bake in, making the meatloaf so flavorful. The final touch that gives a little bit of sweetness and a tang to the rich savour of the meat.
Once the oven is preheated, place the pan in oven to bake meatloaf uncovered 50 to 60 minutes. At the same time, it will cook through the meatloaf and the ketchup glaze will caramelize, making it look mouthwatering. The way to ensure the meatloaf is perfect is to check for the internal temperature. When the temperature in the center of the loaf hits 160°F (71°C), it is ready. The juices should run clear and it will no longer be pink in the center.
After baking the meatloaf, allow it to stand in the pan for about 5 minutes before slicing. The juices redistribute throughout the meat making every part of the meat juicy with flavor. After the rest period, cut the meatloaf off the pan carefully and slice it thick, hearty pieces. Every bite will be tender, just properly seasoned, full of the warmth of garlic, onion and sage. Great sweet tangy balance to the savory meat; the ketchup glaze has a ketchup glaze on the mouth to it.
Comfort food at its 野, driving hom this meatloaf recipe is simple to prepare, and delicious. This is the type of dish that makes people sit together and brings out the heavenly scent of a family meal from the house. Therefore, no matter when you go looking to meal plan for easy (yet perfectly delicious!) family friendly dinner, you know that this classic meatloaf will be a home run.
