Not Your Mama's Meatloaf
A savory meatloaf using ground beef and pork, seasoned with herbs and spices, baked to perfection and topped with a tangy glaze.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef (lean) | 500 | Grams |
| Ground Pork (lean) | 500 | Grams |
| Onion (finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Breadcrumbs (plain) | 1 | Cup |
| Whole Milk (for moisture) | 0.5 | Cup |
| Egg (large) | 2 | Count |
| Ketchup (for glaze) | 0.5 | Cup |
| Brown Sugar (for glaze) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Worcestershire Sauce (for flavor) | 1 | Tbsp |
| Dijon Mustard (for glaze) | 1 | Tbsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Dried Thyme (for seasoning) | 1 | Tsp |
| Dried Oregano (for seasoning) | 1 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, whole milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to make the glaze.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 70 degrees Celsius.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Kitchen equipment
Meat ThermometerBaking Dish