Grammy's Comfort Meatloaf - A Classic American Dish

Experience the taste of pure comfort with this classic American dish - Grammy's Comfort Meatloaf. Made with a blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, and secret herbs and spices, this meatloaf is tender, flavorful, and sure to satisfy your cravings. Serve it piping hot with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy for the perfect homestyle meal.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup ketchup (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for glaze)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, beaten eggs, ketchup, milk, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
3. Transfer the meat mixture to a greased loaf pan and shape it into a loaf shape.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to make the glaze.
5. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
6. Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
7. Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
8. Slice the meatloaf and serve hot with mashed potatoes and gravy, or your favorite sides.

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