Classic Meatloaf

Ingredients

• •2 lb ground beef
• •1 cup breadcrumbs
• •1/2 cup milk
• •1 onion, diced
• •2 eggs
• •1/2 cup ketchup
• •2 tbsp brown sugar
• •1 tbsp vinegar
• •1 tsp mustard
• •Salt to taste
• •Pepper to taste

Steps

1. 1.Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for 5 minutes until softened - this panade is what keeps the meatloaf moist instead of dense.
2. 2.Combine the soaked breadcrumbs, ground beef, onion, and eggs in a large bowl.
3. 3.Season with salt and pepper, then mix gently with your hands until just combined - overmixing makes the loaf tough.
4. 4.Shape into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
5. 5.Whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard, and spread half over the top.
6. 6.Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, then spread the remaining glaze and bake for 15 more minutes, until cooked through.
7. 7.Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing so the juices redistribute.