Meatloaf

Directions

• Start by heating the oil and sauteing the red onions and Garlic, for about 5 minutes, or until the onions start to become translucent. 😊
• Once done, transfer the onions to a bowl with the ground beef, and combine. 😊
• To that, add the remaining ingredients, starting with the cup of breadcrumbs, the black pepper, smoked paprika and Italian seasoning. 😊
• Chop up some fresh Coriander leaves to add to the mix. It will bring such a freshness that you can’t exactly get from dried herbs. 😊
• Once you add the Coriander to the bowl, break in the two eggs. This is your binding agent that will make sure everything holds together. 😊
• Combine well with a wooden spoon. Don’t over-mix! 😉
• Transfer the mixture to a slightly greased loaf pan and press the mixture down with a spoon to make sure it’s compact and molds together.😊
• Bake uncovered in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 40 minutes. ⏰
• While that’s baking, you want to prepare the glaze for the top. 😊 Whisk together in a saucepan the ketchup, sugar, Soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper. Add a couple of tablespoons of water if the sauce is too thick. It needs to be a pouring consistency. 😊 Let that boil together for a couple of minutes before pouring.
• Once the loaf is ready, transfer it to a serving dish, or another deep container. Pour the glaze over the meatloaf, and return it to the oven for about 15 minutes, before its completely done cooking. 😊
• Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 10 minutes, then proceed to slice the meatloaf to your desired thickness, and serve! 😊
• This one went with some gravy, butternut mash and sauted broccoli! Totally delicious! 😋 I’m still recovering…😂