I love good meatloaf - perfect for cold winter meals. I have fond memories of my mother’s meatloaf growing up - but this recipe is even better (sorry mom). Original recipe here.

Prime ground beef (or lamb?) is the most important ingredient. Substitute gluten free panko if you prefer.

Since I was at it, I used a 5lb package of burger and increased the ingredients by 2 1/2 (a little math is required) - then we had lots of left overs and I could even gift one.

Here’s how:

Meatloaf Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs locally raised Blue Goat Farm ground beef

  • 1 med onion

  • 2 large eggs

  • 3 garlic cloves minced

  • 3 Tbsp ketchup

  • 3 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley finely chopped

  • 3/4 cup PANKO breadcrumbs (sub gluten free)

  • 1/3 cup milk

  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

  • 1/2 tsp ground paprika

Meatloaf Sauce Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup ketchup

  • 1 1/2 tsp

  • 2 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp salt

1. Line a 9”X5” loaf pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 375 deg F.

2. In a large bowl, add all the ingredients of the meatloaf. Mix well to combine.

3. Add meat mixture to the loaf pan, gently press and shape and bake meatloaf at 375 F for 40 minutes.

4. in a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients together. After initial baking, spread sauce over meatloaf and return to oven to bake additional 15-20 minutes.

5. Rest meatloaf for 10 minutes, slice and serve.