Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef (85–90% lean) or 1 1/2 lb beef + 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grated onion or 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Equipment
- oven
- sheet pan with rack
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- spatula or hands for mixing
- Instant-read thermometer check for 160°F doneness
- foil
Method
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a sheet pan with foil and set a rack on top.
- Whisk milk, eggs, Worcestershire, and Dijon in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine panko, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and grated onion. Stir in the egg mixture; let rest 3–5 minutes.
- Add ground meat and mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Shape into a 9×5-inch loaf on the prepared rack.
- Stir together ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar to make the glaze. Brush half over the loaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze; bake 15–25 minutes more until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Notes
No Ketchup: Use BBQ sauce or 3 Tbsp tomato paste + 1 Tbsp maple + 1 tsp vinegar.
Southern Style: Add 1/2 lb pork sausage + 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper.
With Rice: Swap panko for 1 cup cooked white rice; add 1 Tbsp extra Worcestershire.
Without Onions: Use onion powder and add 2 Tbsp extra milk.
Equipment: Sheet pan + rack, instant-read thermometer.
Alternate Methods: Air Fryer (if size allows): 350°F (175°C) 35–45 min to 160°F; tent and rest 10 min.
Slow Cooker: Shape loaf on foil sling; cook LOW 6–7 hr or HIGH 3–4 hr to 160°F; glaze and broil 2–3 min to set.
Convection Oven: Reduce to 335°F (170°C); start checking at 50–55 min.
Southern Style: Add 1/2 lb pork sausage + 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper.
With Rice: Swap panko for 1 cup cooked white rice; add 1 Tbsp extra Worcestershire.
Without Onions: Use onion powder and add 2 Tbsp extra milk.
Equipment: Sheet pan + rack, instant-read thermometer.
Alternate Methods: Air Fryer (if size allows): 350°F (175°C) 35–45 min to 160°F; tent and rest 10 min.
Slow Cooker: Shape loaf on foil sling; cook LOW 6–7 hr or HIGH 3–4 hr to 160°F; glaze and broil 2–3 min to set.
Convection Oven: Reduce to 335°F (170°C); start checking at 50–55 min.
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