By: ALISHA VASQUEZ
Staff Writer
What You need:
Ground Beef: I like to make meatloaf with lean beef to reduce the amount of grease in the recipe. Whatever type you choose, you’ll need 2 pounds.
Breadcrumbs: Have ready ½ cup of breadcrumbs. You could also use crushed crackers.
Onion: Dice up half a cup of onion. I used a white onion, but yellow, sweet and red onions will also work.
Egg: Lightly beat 1 large egg.
Garlic: Mince 1 tablespoon of garlic; about 3 cloves.
Italian Seasoning: You’ll need 3 tablespoons of your favorite Italian Seasoning blend.
Salt & Pepper: I use one teaspoon each of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Barbecue Sauce: You’ll use half a cup of prepared barbecue sauce in the meatloaf, and half a cup on top.
Worcestershire Sauce: I used 2 tablespoons of this versatile sauce to add plenty of savory flavors.
Fresh Parsley: For garnish.
How to Cook:
Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with foil and lightly grease both the pan and the foil (leave plenty of foil overlapping the sides of the pan to make it easier to remove the meatloaf after cooking).
Make Meatloaf Mixture: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, ½ cup of barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Mix until well combined, but do not overmix, or the meatloaf will be tough.
Shape Loaf: Shape the beef mixture into a loaf in the prepared pan. Spread the remaining barbecue sauce over the top.
Bake: Bake the meatloaf for 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers at 165°F. Let the meatloaf stand for 5 minutes before serving.