Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup (for the loaf)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup (for the glaze)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Step 2: Sauté diced onions and garlic in a skillet until soft, then let cool.
Step 3: In a large bowl, soak panko breadcrumbs in milk and beaten eggs for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Add ground beef, cooled onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, and parsley to the bowl.
Step 5: Mix gently by hand until combined and press into the loaf pan.
Step 6: Bake for 45 minutes. Mix the glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar) and spread over the top.
Step 7: Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until internal temperature is 160°F. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to ensure a tender texture. Resting is essential!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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