Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs 80/20 Ground Beef
  • 0.5 lb Italian Pork Sausage
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, Panko, eggs, Parmesan, garlic, Worcestershire, and seasonings. Mix with your hands or a fork until just combined, avoiding over-mixing to prevent a dense texture.
  2. Press the mixture gently into a 9x5 inch loaf pan or shape it into a uniform loaf on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Place the loaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35 minutes.
  4. While the meatloaf is baking, whisk together the marinara sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
  5. Brush a thick layer of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf and return it to the oven for another 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and the glaze is caramelized.