Easy and Juicy Meatloaf Recipe
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One of the mouthwatering dishes you can make at home is this easy and juicy meatloaf recipe by Island Vibe Cooking. It’s inexpensive and doesn’t require too much preparation in the kitchen. This is not dry and crumbly, unlike other meatloaf recipes! You will surely love the delicious glazing on top. Read on for the full instructions.
Ingredients:
For the meatloaf:
- 2 lbs of ground beef 85% or 90%
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 4 slices of Cuban or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of parsley (chopped)
- red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoons creole seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
For the glaze:
- 3/4 cup of ketchup
- 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 tablespoon of granulated onion
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Instructions:
Step 1:
Pull the bread into small pieces and place them in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup of milk to the bread. Let them soak. Next, add an egg and mix.
Step 2:
Add the parsley, Worcestershire sauce, creole seasoning, finely diced onion, red bell pepper, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, and salt into the bowl. Mix all ingredients until well combined.
Step 3:
Add the ground beef and mix with the ingredients using your hands.
Step 4:
Grease a baking tray with oil and transfer the beef. Form it into a loaf using your hands. Set aside.
Step 5:
In a bowl, add brown sugar, dijon mustard, paprika, ketchup, tomato sauce, and granulated onion. Mix them all together.
Step 6:
Pour some of the sauce on top of the meatloaf and spread evenly. Place inside the oven and bake for about 50 minutes at 375 degrees F.
Step 7:
Once done baking, remove from the oven and smear the rest of the sauce on top. Bake for 15 minutes more. After 15 minutes, remove from the oven and transfer to a plate, garnish with parsley. Slice then serve. Enjoy!
