Raising Recipes

Moist meatloaf is like the ultimate comfort food. It’s super tasty and totally hits the spot. You mix up some ground meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, and a bunch of seasonings, and bam, you’ve got a comforting meal that’s all about your personal flavor. So, the key to making a really moist and tender meatloaf is all in the ingredients and how you cook it. Toss in some diced onions and maybe a dash of milk to keep that meatloaf nice and juicy as it cooks. Oh, and don’t forget to bake it at a moderate temp and use a meat thermometer to make sure it’s just right inside and doesn’t dry out. Personally, I like to stick a cake pan with some water below the meatloaf in the oven to keep things extra moist. I’ve even experimented with shredded carrots for some extra flavor and moisture, but my fam always goes for the classic plain meatloaf.

Leftovers?

I always make extra meatloaf, because it keeps so well and makes great sandwiches for second dinner or lunch the next day. It goes perfectly with homemade sourdough and mayo.

Whether you’re into it as is or jazzed up with a zesty glaze, juicy meatloaf is a super satisfying and tasty dish that’s bound to make the whole family happy.

Here’s my delicious meatloaf recipe that uses ketchup as a glaze:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup milk

For the glaze:

• 1/2 cup ketchup

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and milk. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the mixture into 2 even loaves and place on a baking sheet a few inches apart.
4. Coat the loaves with the ketchup.
5. Bake the meatloaves in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C) using a meat thermometer.
6. Remove the meatloaves from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
7. Best served with mashed potatoes.

Enjoy your flavorful meatloaf with a tangy ketchup glaze!