Traditional Homemade Meatloaf

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl stir together bread crumbs and milk until they are fully moistened. Allow to soak while sautéing the onion.

Step 3

Sauté the onions in oil or butter until soft. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl mix ½ teaspoon baking soda with a tablespoon of water to form a slurry.

Step 5

Add the beef to a large bowl and pour over the baking soda mixture before adding the moistened breadcrumbs, eggs, cooled onions, parsley, ketchup, Bell's Seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until everything is just combined (trying not to over-mix).

Step 6

Transfer the meat mixture to a roasting pan lined with nonstick foil (or parchment paper) Form into a loaf shape pressing with your hands.

Step 7

In a smaller bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the glaze. Spread evenly over the top.

Step 8

Bake the meatloaf for 55 minutes or until it has an internal temperature of 160°F.

Step 9

Allow to rest 10 minutes (lightly tented with foil to keep it hot) before serving.