Delicious Meatloaf // Step by Step ❤️

Ingredients

• 2 slices Whole Wheat Bread (cut into tiny cubes; crust removed if desired)
• 1/4 cup Milk (enough to fully soak the bread)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (93/7 lean) (very lean, adds protein without excess fat)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20) (adds juiciness and flavor)
• 2 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1.75 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large rib Celery Rib (finely chopped)
• 1/3 cup Orange Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (for meat mixture)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 cup Onion (finely chopped; about half a cup per pound of meat)
• 2 pieces Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 2 pieces Garlic Clove (grated)
• 1.5 cup Ketchup (for glaze)
• 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce (for glaze)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard (or golden mustard)

Instructions

1. Soak Bread in Milk

   Cut two slices of whole wheat bread into tiny cubes, place in a bowl and add enough milk (about 1/4 cup) to fully soak the pieces. Let sit until the bread is saturated.

   Time: PT5M

2. Chop Vegetables

   Finely dice the celery rib, orange bell pepper, fresh parsley, and onion. Grate the garlic cloves.

   Time: PT10M

3. Mix Seasonings

   In a small bowl combine onion powder, ground black pepper, salt, and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce. Stir until blended.

   Time: PT2M

4. Combine Meat and Fillings

   In a large mixing bowl add the 1 lb 93/7 ground beef, 1 lb 80/20 ground beef, soaked bread, chopped vegetables, grated garlic, eggs, and the seasoning mixture. Using clean hands, gently bring everything together until just combined; do not over‑mix.

   Time: PT5M

5. Form Meatloaf in Pan

   Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan, pressing gently to eliminate air pockets and smoothing the top with a spatula.

   Time: PT3M

6. Transfer to Wire Rack

   Place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Invert the loaf pan onto the rack, give a gentle tap, and lift the pan away, leaving the meatloaf on the rack.

   Time: PT2M

7. Make Ketchup Glaze

   In a small bowl combine 1½ cups ketchup, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp ground mustard. Stir until smooth and free of lumps.

   Time: PT3M

8. Glaze Meatloaf

   Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf, allowing some to run down the sides.

   Time: PT2M

9. Preheat Oven and Add Moisture

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a shallow pan with 3 cups of water on the lower rack to create steam during baking.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

10. Bake Meatloaf

    Position the rack with the meatloaf on the center rack. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached.

    Time: PT1H10M

    Temperature: 350°F

11. Rest Meatloaf

    Remove the loaf from the oven and let it rest on the rack for 10 minutes before slicing.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

2 g