BETTER THAN MOM'S MEATLOAF

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My mom's classic meatloaf was lacking in flavor and the topping was way too sweet. This "better than mom's" version still has lots of old-school appeal but has been kicked up a notch with a rich and savory flavor, plus we said goodbye to the sugary sweet topping. Sliced meatloaf leftovers make the best sandwiches. I like mine with mustard, cheese, and grilled onions!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories Main Dishes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

cooking spray
¾ cup minced onion
½ cup finely chopped bell pepper
½ cup milk
2 large eggs
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 pounds ground sirloin
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
Combine onion, bell pepper, milk, eggs, garlic, 2 tablespoons ketchup, parsley, 3 teaspoons Worcestershire, 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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 126.9 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 962.9 mg, Sugar 8 g