Description
Joanna Gaines meatloaf emerges as a comforting classic with rich flavors from Texas. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a memorable dinner centerpiece that satisfies family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) lean ground beef
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup (180 ml) milk
- ¾ cup (90 g) Italian bread crumbs or seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup (120 ml) chili sauce
- ½ cup (120 ml) ketchup
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsps (30 g) brown sugar, optional
- 2 tbsps (8 g) chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsps (2 g) dried parsley
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) ketchup or chili sauce
- 1 tsp (5 ml) butter
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt, more to taste
- ½ tsp (1 g) black pepper
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F and line a rimmed baking tray with foil, lightly spraying with cooking spray to prevent adhesion.
- Flavor Foundation: Sauté onions in butter until translucent, then cool completely, creating a flavor base that will enhance the meat’s richness.
- Moisture Integration: Combine eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs, allowing the mixture to rest and develop a cohesive texture that will keep the meatloaf tender and moist.
- Meat Composition: Gently fold ground beef with cooled onions, ketchup, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper, ensuring minimal handling to maintain a delicate meat structure.
- Loaf Formation: Shape the meat mixture into a uniform 8 x 4 inch loaf on the prepared tray, creating an even profile for consistent cooking and optimal flavor distribution.
- Initial Roasting: Bake for 40 minutes, allowing the meat to cook thoroughly and develop a rich, deep flavor profile.
- Glaze Crafting: Whisk chili sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar into a glossy, sweet-tangy coating that will caramelize and intensify the meatloaf’s overall taste.
- Glazing and Finishing: Brush the prepared glaze over the meatloaf, returning to the oven for an additional 10–15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 70°C / 160°F, ensuring perfect doneness.
- Resting and Serving: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, allowing juices to redistribute and creating a more succulent dining experience.
Notes
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Blend meat ingredients delicately to prevent dense, tough texture, using light hand movements to maintain tenderness.
- Precise Temperature Control: Use meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 70°C / 160°F for safe, perfectly cooked meatloaf.
- Resting Phase Importance: Allow meatloaf to rest 10 minutes after baking, enabling meat juices to redistribute and ensuring moist, flavorful slices.
- Glaze Application Tip: Spread glaze evenly during final baking stage, creating caramelized exterior without burning or creating bitter taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg