Balsamic Glazed Meatloaf

In this extreme cold weather we always look in on our older neighbors. One in particular had mentioned how much she missed a good meat loaf. Well right away I thought of this simple version.

Don't add too much! When you mix in bread crumbs with egg and a broth, let the mix sit for 10 minutes so the crumbs can absorb the liquid. Brush with a tangy glaze and let rest when it is out of the oven. This gives a good time to do your microwave vegetables! Get into that habit and everyone will rave about you value meals!

Ingredients

• 1½ Lbs ground beef
• ½ Cup bread crumbs
• ½ cup beef broth (No Salt Added)
• 1 egg beaten
• ¼ cup minced onion
• 1 tsp Worcestershire
• ½ tsp salt + ¼ tsp pepper
• ¼ tsp sage
• ¼ tsp celery salt
• ¼ tsp garlic powder

Glaze:

• ¼ cup ketchup
• 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbs brown sugar

Instructions

Cut up the onion.

Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a bowl, slave uses a short wooden spoon. Let sit on counter while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Turn the loaf mixture into that and shape into the form of a loaf, leaving room on the sides.

Make an indention on the top to hold the glaze.

Stir together the glaze ingredients and spoon over the top. 
 

Bake in a preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees, about 65-70 minutes.
When time is up, remove from oven and let rest while you do your microwave vegetables. Slave also made some simple mashed potatoes for this meal.

Notes
I recommend using a thermometer to determine the cooking time the first time you make this recipe. I typically shape mine relatively flat and oblong and it usually cooks in about 65-70 minutes. A more traditional 4x4x8 loaf will take about 90 minutes.

A lined baking pan held most of the meatloaf along with the mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. Cover with foil. That way the person you are taking this to can place in oven to heat up when they chose to eat!
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