The Best Meatloaf Recipe

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Ingredients

• ½ medium onion, diced
• 1 tsp butter
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup milk
• ¾ cup Italian or seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp ketchup or chili sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried)
• 1 tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper

Meatloaf Sauce

• ½ cup chili sauce
• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

Instructions

• 01
  Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• 02
  Sauté onions in butter over medium-low heat until soft. Let cool.
• 03
  In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs. Let sit for 5--10 minutes.
• 04
  Add beef, onions, ketchup, seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
• 05
  Shape into an 8"x4" loaf on the pan. Bake for 40 minutes.
• 06
  Mix chili sauce, ketchup, and sugar (if using) to make the topping. Spread over the loaf and bake another 15--30 minutes, until the center reaches 160°F. Broil 1--2 minutes if you want a caramelized top.
• 07
  Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.