Description
This Catskills Meatloaf recipe is a classic New York diner-style meatloaf that’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Made with lean ground beef, seasoned breadcrumbs, and a tangy sweet ketchup topping, it’s the perfect comfort food for a family dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Meatloaf
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Meatloaf Topping
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the meatloaf mixture: In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, dry breadcrumbs, diced onion, milk, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley flakes, sea salt, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape and place in pan: Transfer the meat mixture into a loaf pan, pressing it down evenly to form a loaf shape.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, light brown sugar, and red wine vinegar until smooth and evenly combined.
- Apply topping: Pour the topping mixture evenly over the surface of the meatloaf, covering it completely.
- Bake the meatloaf: Place the loaf pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 1 hour, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and has reached a safe internal temperature.
- Rest and serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for approximately 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender slices.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with a mix of beef and pork for a richer flavor.
- Use fresh parsley instead of flakes if preferred, roughly chopped.
- Make sure not to overmix the meat to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Check the internal temperature with a thermometer; it should reach 160°F for safe consumption.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/6 of meatloaf)
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 569 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg
