Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 ground chuck)
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Stir in the finely diced onion and minced garlic.
  2. Add the ground beef and seasoned breadcrumbs to the bowl. Gently combine the ingredients using your hands or a fork until just incorporated; do not overwork the meat.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the meat mixture gently into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan or shape into a uniform log on a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Spread approximately one-third of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  5. Bake for 45–50 minutes. At the 35-minute mark, remove the loaf from the oven and spread the remaining glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  6. Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer reaches 160°F (71°C) in the center.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing to ensure the juices redistribute.