The Best Glazed Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 2.5 to 3 lbs. Ground beef (medium or lean)
• 1 Celery stalk
• 1/2 cup Chopped parsley
• 1 Onion (Medium)
• 5 Garlic cloves
• 1 Carrot (Medium )
• 1 cup Cubed bread
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 3 Eggs
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (Grated)
• 1 tsp Chili flakes
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 3/4 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tsp Vinegar
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1/4 tsp Chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparations ---

2. 2

   Finely dice the celery, carrot, white onion, and garlic on a chopping board using a sharp knife.

3. 3

   Chop the fresh parsley.

4. 4

   Break up the bread and soak it in milk in a bowl.

5. 5

   Combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and dried seasonings in a bowl to make the tangy glaze for meatloaf.

6. 6

   --- Cooking instructions ---

7. 7

   Prepare a foil-lined baking sheet and preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).

8. 8

   Combine the ground beef and the finely diced vegetables in a large bowl. Drain the milk from the bread cubes and add them to the mixture, followed by the parmesan cheese, lightly whisked eggs, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and seasonings.

9. 9

   Gently combine the mixture with your hands or a fork until just combined.

10. 10

    Pour the meaty mixture onto the foil-lined baking dish and form the meatloaf shape with your hands.

11. 11

    Bake meatloaf uncovered in the preheated oven for an initial 30 minutes, then remove it and spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf, baking again for another 15 minutes covered with foil.

12. 12

    Remove the foil cover from the meatloaf and add remaining glaze on top. Bake again for a final 15 minutes so that glaze becomes sticky and the internal temperature hits 160°F.

13. 13

    Remove the cooked meatloaf from the oven and let it rest covered with foil before serving. This will allow the meatloaf juices to settle and make it easier to carve slices with crumbling into pieces.