====== Meatloaf ====== 

Tags: [[dinner]] - [[beef]] - [[Gluten Free|GF]] - [[GF dinner]] - [[GF beef]]\\ 
Active Time: 45 minutes\\ 
Passive Time: 1 hour\\ 
Serves: 6-8\\

====Description====
Traditional meatloaf that's very easy to make

====Source====
[[https://natashaskitchen.com/meatloaf-recipe/|Natasha's Kitchen]]

====Ingredients====
  *Onion: 1

  *Vegetable oil: 1-2 tbsp

  *Ground beef: 2 lbs (or 50/50 ground beef/pork mixture)
  *Eggs: 2 
  *Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  *Ketchup: 3 tbsp + 3/4 cup, divided
  *Parsley: 3 tbsp finely chopped
  *Panko: 3/4 cup
  *Milk: 1/3 cup
  *Salt: 1/2 tbsp + more to taste
  *Italian seasoning: 1/2 tbsp
  *Pepper: 1 tsp + more to taste
  *Paprika: 1/2 tsp

  *White vinegar: 1/2 tbsp
  *Brown sugar: 2.5 tbsp
  *Garlic powder: 1 tsp
  *Onion powder: 1/2 tsp

====Notes====
  *use GF panko to make this GF
  *Serve with mashed potatoes

====Instructions====
  -Preheat oven to 375F and line a loaf pan (9" x 5") with parchment paper; spray with cooking spray
  -Finely dice the onion. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high and add onion. Add some salt (maybe 1/2 tsp kosher salt) and stir frequently, cooking until onion is well-browned and soft, about 30 minutes
  -While the onion is cooking, combine the ground beef, eggs, garlic, 3 tbsp ketchup, parsley, panko, 1/2 tbsp salt (or to taste), Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and paprika. Mix well
  -Add onions to the bowl of ground beef and mix well to combine
  -Add beef mixture to loaf pan, pressing into the pan well. Put in oven for 55 minutes
  -While the meatloaf is cooking, combine the sauce ingredients: 3/4 cup ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste
  -After the 55 minutes, remove meatloaf from oven and put sauce on top. Put back in oven and continue baking for another 25 minutes
  -Rest meatloaf 10 minutes before slicing

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