Momma's Meatloaf

Momma's Meatloaf

Glaze

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

½ cup ketchup

Meatloaf

2½ pounds ground beef

½ cup ketchup

½ yellow onion, chopped

1½ cloves garlic, minced

2 eggs

½ bunch chopped curly parsley

¾ cup bread crumbs

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

½ tablespoon dried oregano

½ tablespoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon kosher salt

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, mix together glaze ingredients. If the mixture is too thick, add water by the tablespoon to thin.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients. Place mixture on sheet pan and form into a loaf. Brush glaze over the meatloaf. Bake meatloaf for 45-60 minutes or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer. If the meatloaf is getting too brown, turn the pan and cover with tin foil.

Serves eight.

Chef Andrew Welsh, A Chef and a Loaf of Bread Catering, Elmhurst