Better Than Mom's Meatloaf

Everyone has a meatloaf recipe, but this "better than Mom's" version is one to try. It's got lots of old-school appeal but with more rich, savory flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 324 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds ground sirloin
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• cooking spray
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.75 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 0.75 cup ketchup, divided
• 0.75 cup minced onion
• 0.5 cup finely chopped bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine remaining ketchup with balsamic vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl. Mix until well combined and spread over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. The longer it sits, the easier it will be to slice.

Step 4

Combine onion, bell pepper, milk, eggs, garlic, 2 tablespoons ketchup, parsley, 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and Dijon in a large bowl and mix well. Stir in bread crumbs. Add ground sirloin, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined. Form mixture into a loaf shape and fit into the prepared pan.