I love meatloaf, it’s a throwback to my childhood. Both my mom and dad made meatloaf regularly; dad would cook when mom was working late during tax season. He didn’t have a huge repertoire but whatever he made was always good. Here a version I found online from natashaskitchen/meatloaf-recipe. I made it as written with the exception of the sauce. For that I used a combination of regular ketchup and Larrupin red sauce which is a favorite as a BBQ sauce here at the ranch. Here is Natasha’s recipe.

 Meatloaf Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef, 85% or 80% lean*
• 1 med onion, (1 cup), finely chopped
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp ketchup
• 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs, or gluten-free bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Meatloaf Sauce Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1 ½ tsp white vinegar
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions:

• Prep – Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup, and preheat oven to 350°F.
• Sautee’ Onion – in a bit of oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and golden. Transfer it to a plate and set aside to cool slightly.
• Make the Meatloaf Mixture – In a large bowl, add all of the meatloaf ingredients and mix just until well combined (your hands are your best tool for mixing – put on disposable gloves if you want to).
• Shape Meatloaf and Bake – Add meat to the pan and shape it into a meatloaf about 8 inches long, 4 inches wide and 3 inches tall. Bake uncovered at 350˚F for 40 minutes.
• Make the Meatloaf Glaze – In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together for the sauce until combined.
• Spread the sauce over the Meatloaf, then return to the oven and bake an additional 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 160˚F on an instant-read thermometer. Rest the meatloaf for 10-15 minutes before serving, and it will be much easier to slice.