Basic Meatloaf (Southern Style)

Name: Basic Meatloaf (Southern Style)
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs); 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs); 3 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (topping) or 1/2 cup ketchup (topping)

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs)
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs)
3 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (topping) or 1/2 cup ketchup (topping)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°.
2

Mix ground beef, salt, pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire, onion, thyme, and rosemary. (I whisk dried ingredients and pour over hamburger and fold together lightly, first. Then I add wet ingredients and incorporate together really well. I usually add less milk or add extra bread crumbs to preferred consistency).
3

Pack into a lightly greased loaf pan or form into a loaf and place on a lightly greased baking sheet with sides, such as a jelly roll pan. (I form into a loaf in a 9 X 13 pyrex baking dish).
4

Top meatloaf with sliced bacon, or your choice of ketchup or barbecue sauce.
5

Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours, or till 170 to 180 degrees.
6

Dianna suggests serving meatloaf with heated tomato sauce or gravy. (I suggest serving with garlic mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables for a comfort style meal).