# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 - 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Binders & Fillers
04 - 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
05 - 2/3 cup whole milk
06 - 2 large eggs
→ Flavorings & Seasoning
07 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1.5 tsp salt
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Glaze
12 - 1/2 cup ketchup
13 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
14 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
02 - Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl. Let soak for 5 minutes until absorbed.
03 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Form mixture into a loaf approximately 8 x 4 inches and place on prepared baking sheet or in loaf pan.
05 - Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a separate bowl until smooth.
06 - Spread half the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
07 - Bake for 45 minutes until the glaze begins to caramelize.
08 - Spread remaining glaze over meatloaf and return to oven for 15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
09 - Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
