Description
A hearty meatloaf infused with caramelized onions, garlic, and fresh herbs, delivering rich flavors and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter (for caramelizing onions)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions in a skillet with butter over medium heat for 20-30 minutes until golden.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, caramelized onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, egg, and herbs. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a loaf pan.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 1 hour until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing for serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
For variations, ground turkey or chicken can be used, and breadcrumbs can be substituted with crushed crackers or oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: meatloaf, comfort food, family recipe, beef, onion