Easy Meatloaf Recipe That’s Juicy Every Time

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground sirloin — or ground round
• 1 small white onion — finely chopped
• ½ medium bell pepper — finely chopped
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs — or soaked sliced bread
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup ketchup — for mixture and topping
• 1 tsp garlic — minced or powder
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme — or dried
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley — or dried
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar — for topping

Steps

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion and bell pepper. Optionally, use a food processor for the vegetables.

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2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and some ketchup.

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3. 3

   Add the eggs, milk, and seasoned bread crumbs to the mixture. Allow the bread crumbs to soak up moisture.

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4. 4

   Incorporate the ground sirloin into the mixture, adding salt and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

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5. 5

   Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray or line it with foil or parchment paper.

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6. 6

   Transfer the meat mixture into the loaf pan, shaping it as needed. Alternatively, form it into a loaf on a baking sheet.

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7. 7

   Prepare the ketchup topping by mixing the remaining ketchup with balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Spread it over the top of the meatloaf.

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8. 8

   Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour.

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9. 9

   Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.

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