Meatloaf - meat bread
6 servings
105 minutes
Meatloaf is a cozy dish originating from European cuisines, particularly popular in the Netherlands. Its history dates back to times when homemakers aimed to prepare hearty meals from simple and accessible ingredients. The combination of ground beef, aromatic onions, spices, and airy breadcrumbs makes this meat bread tender and juicy. A key feature is the appetizing glaze made of ketchup, mustard, and sugar that gives a caramelized crust and a slight sweet-sour note. Baked to perfection, meatloaf becomes the centerpiece of family dinners, served with mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings, delighting with its rich flavor and homely warmth.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Mix sugar, mustard, and 5 tablespoons of ketchup - this is the glaze, which can be set aside for now.
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Ketchup: 6 tablespoons
3
Finely chop the onion, mix it with the minced meat, egg, breadcrumbs, and milk, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Ground beef: 700 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Breadcrumbs: 0.5 glass
- Milk: 0.5 glass
4
Add 1 tablespoon of ketchup, salt, and pepper.
- Ketchup: 6 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
5
Make a pie from the minced meat and place it in a greased mold (elongated or round).
6
Cover the bread with glaze and put it in the oven.
7
Bake for one to one and a half hours.