# What You Need:
→ Meat
01 - 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Binders & Fillers
04 - ¾ cup breadcrumbs
05 - ⅔ cup whole milk
06 - 2 large eggs
→ Flavorings & Seasoning
07 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 ½ tsp salt
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
→ Glaze
12 - ½ cup ketchup
13 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
14 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
# Step-by-step guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
02 - Combine breadcrumbs and whole milk in a small bowl. Allow to soak for 5 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika until just incorporated.
04 - Form the mixture into an 8-by-4-inch loaf and place onto prepared baking sheet or into loaf pan.
05 - Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar together in a separate bowl.
06 - Spread half of the glaze evenly over the shaped meatloaf.
07 - Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven.
08 - Remove from oven and spread remaining glaze over the meatloaf.
09 - Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
10 - Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
