Description
A rich, savory meatloaf inspired by Ina Garten’s signature recipe. This dish blends ground chuck and pork with sautéed aromatics and a sweet ketchup glaze, creating a comforting yet refined meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions (about 2 onions)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2½ pounds ground chuck
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup ketchup, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions, salt, pepper, and thyme; cook for 8–10 minutes until soft.
- Stir in Worcestershire, chicken stock, and tomato paste; simmer 1–2 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion mixture, and 1/3 cup ketchup. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape into a loaf on the prepared sheet pan (about 9×4 inches).
- Spread extra ketchup over the top.
- Bake 60–75 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F. Tent with foil if glaze browns too much.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.