Meatloaf With Caramelized Onions
By: Andie Mitchell
Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 - 9:16am

Ingredients




1 pound lean ground beef (I use either 90%% lean or ground bison)
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (I finely grind one slice of whatever bread I have in the hou
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (just a blend of marjoram, thyme, 
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce


For glaze:

1 tablespoon ketchup
3/4 teaspoon soy sauce


For the caramelized onions:

1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

1 Preheat the oven to 350°. Place ground beef in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. 2 In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients: the fresh bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. 3 In another small bowl, combine the wet ingredients: the ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. 4 Now pour dry ingredients and wet ingredients into the large bowl with the ground beef. 5 Mix with your hands until well combined. Be careful not to overwork the meat, or it may become tough. 6 Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place into a shallow baking dish. 7 Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk the ketchup and soy sauce. Pour onto meatloaf and spread evenly. 8 Bake the meatloaf for 45 minutes. 9 While the meatloaf is in the oven, make the caramelized onions. Heat 1 tsp oil and 1 tsp butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes. 10 Lower the heat slightly and add 1 tsp sugar and 1 TBSP water to the pan. Stir and continue to cook the onions for 5 additional minutes until they reach a deep brown color. 11 Slice the meatloaf and top with a spoonful of caramelized onions.

About


Meatloaf. I know it's got to be one of the most unattractive foods, but good Lord it's delicious. I created this recipe a few years ago and it never fails me. I love to top the thick slices of meat with caramelized onions. Their sweetness complements the rich, beefy flavor perfectly.