Beth's Meatloaf

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan thoroughly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the beaten eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and crumbled sage until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Add the ground beef to the bowl and gently work it into the breadcrumb mixture until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough meatloaf, so handle with care. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Press the meat mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes, or until the meatloaf is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf should register at least 160°F (70°C). (50 minutes)

Recipe View While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and dry mustard powder until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Once the meatloaf has baked for 50 minutes, remove it from the oven and spread the ketchup glaze evenly over the top. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the glaze is set and slightly caramelized. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful meatloaf. (10 minutes)