Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
2 large eggs
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup ketchup, plus 2 tbsp for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and milk. Mix until evenly blended, but do not overmix.
- Shape mixture into a loaf and place in a greased baking pan or on a lined baking sheet for a crustier finish.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of ketchup over the top and sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap half the beef for turkey for a lighter version.
- Use gluten-free bread crumbs if needed.
- Add grated zucchini or carrots to sneak in vegetables.
- Prepare the mixture the night before and bake the next day.
- Double the recipe to bake one and freeze one.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
