Best Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain panko
• ½ cup milk
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup finely diced yellow onion
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce (may substitute coconut aminos)
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 lb 85% ground beef
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 2 Tablespoons light or dark brown sugar (firmly packed )
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce (may substitute coconut aminos)
• ½ teaspoon table salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine panko and milk in a large mixing bowl, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
4. Add 1 cup finely diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
6. Lightly beat 2 large eggs.
7. Add eggs, dried parsley, salt, onion powder, black pepper, oregano, and crushed red pepper to the mixture.
8. Add 2 pounds of 85% ground beef and mix thoroughly.
9. Shape the mixture into a loaf shape on a baking sheet or in a loaf pan.
10. Mix ingredients for the glaze: ¼ cup tomato paste, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
11. Spread the glaze over the meatloaf.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until cooked through.