Amish Meatloaf
Amish Meatloaf offers a juicy and flavorful main dish. It blends ground meat, breadcrumbs, and spices. The glaze adds a sweet and tangy finish. Moreover, it bakes easily with minimal effort. The recipe suits both weeknight meals and special dinners. Therefore, it remains a timeless comfort food.
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Glaze:
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 180°C. Then, grease a loaf pan lightly.
- Next, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, and egg in a bowl. After that, add onion, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything gently until combined. Then, shape the mixture into a loaf. Place it in the prepared pan.
- Meanwhile, mix glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Spread the glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
- Finally, bake for 60 minutes until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh ground beef for best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing to keep meatloaf tender.
- Let it rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Substitute beef with turkey if preferred.
- Add herbs for extra aroma.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.