Shelly’s Easy and Moist Meatloaf
- 2- 2 ½ pounds ground beef (chuck)
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 4 cloves of garlic minced finely
- Fresh herbs (I use basil, parsley, thyme, and rosemary. You don’t need a lot, like a sprig of each, and use what you prefer)
- Finely diced jalapeno to taste (like half of a small one with seeds removed)
- 2 slices of white bread (torn into tiny bits)
- ½ cup milk
- Dry seasonings of your choice (Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc) Here are my favorites
- A few dashes of steak sauce (optional)
- A few dashes of hot sauce (optional)
- ½ cup Ketchup
Heat oven to 350 degrees. I like to lightly saute the onion and garlic in a tiny bit of olive oil first, then add jalapeno and herbs. Empty on to small plate and set aside to cool down for 5 minutes. In large bowl, add ground beef, seasonings, sauteed veggies, bread crumbs, and milk. Mix everything together by hand and form into loaf shape, and place into loaf pan. Cover the top with ketchup. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit about 15 minutes before slicing.
Tips: You can line loaf pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleanup.
Be sure you do not overcook or you will not have a juicy meatloaf.
This delicious meatloaf goes nicely with traditional mashed potatoes, or mashed cinnamon brown sugar sweet potatoes, and fresh green beans or asparagus. Oh, and the leftovers make the most scrumptious sandwich the next day!
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