How to make meat loaf

A meat loaf can be served with pasta or vegetables

Chef Rudo Kandiero

THIs WEEK, we are going to show you how to make a meat loaf.

Ingredients

Lean ground beef;

Onions and garlic;

Breadcrumbs and eggs:

Ketchup;

Milk;

Seasonings — Fresh parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper;

Glaze — Combined ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder and onion powder

Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easier clean-up, and preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

Sautee onion in oil drops over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and golden.

Transfer it to a plate and set aside to cool slightly.

Start making the meat loaf mixture — In a large bowl, add all of the meat loaf ingredients and mix until well combined (your hands are the best tool for mixing — put on disposable gloves if you want to).

Add meat to the pan and shape it into a loaf about eight-inches long, four inches wide and three inches tall. Alternatively, shape the meat loaf in a baking sheet and then lay it in the tray.

Bake uncovered at 350˚F for 40 minutes.

Spread the glaze over the meat loaf, then return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Rest the meat loaf for 10-15 minutes before serving, and it will be much easier to slice. — Natashakitchen