Classic Meatloaf

Name: Classic Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 2/3 cup (40 g) fresh breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1.5 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 lb (900 g) ground beef (85/15); 1/2 cup (120 g) ketchup; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp cider vinegar

Old-fashioned American meatloaf with a milk-soaked panade and tangy ketchup glaze, served up as a one-glance grid recipe.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil (free-form loaf browns better than a loaf pan)

1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk	soak 5 min (panade)
2/3 cup (40 g) fresh breadcrumbs	soak 5 min (panade)	mix gently with hands, do not overwork	shape into a 9x5 in (23x13 cm) loaf	bake 350°F (175°C) 55-60 min to 160°F (71°C), brushing glaze on at 40 min; rest 10 min
1 medium onion, finely diced	sauté until soft, cool slightly
2 garlic cloves, minced	sauté until soft, cool slightly
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1.5 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
2 lb (900 g) ground beef (85/15)
1/2 cup (120 g) ketchup			whisk (glaze)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cider vinegar

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