Classic “All American” Meatloaf

🥘 Ingredients

• Dijon mustard
  2 tbl
• Italian herbs
  1 tsp
• Worcestershire sauce
  1 tbl
• black pepper
  1 tsp
• brown sugar
  2 tbl
• carrot
  1
• cayenne pepper
  1/2 tsp
• celery
  1 rib
• egg
  1
• garlic
  3 cloves
• ground chuck (80% lean)
  40 oz
• hot sauce
• ketchup
  2 tbl
• olive oil
  2 tbl
• onion
  1/2
• plain bread crumbs
  1 c
• red bell pepper
  1/2
• salt
  2 tsp
• white mushrooms
  4

🍳 Cookware

• large bowl
• loaf pan
• small bowl

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2

   Finely chop carrot , celery , onion , red bell pepper , and white mushrooms .

   carrot: 1, celery: 1 rib, onion: 1/2, red bell pepper: 1/2, white mushrooms: 4
3. 3

   Mince garlic .

   garlic: 3 cloves
4. 4

   In a large bowl , combine ground chuck (80% lean) , plain bread crumbs , egg , Worcestershire sauce , Italian herbs , olive oil , salt , black pepper , and cayenne pepper .

   ground chuck (80% lean): 40 oz, plain bread crumbs: 1 c, egg: 1, Worcestershire sauce: 1 tbl, Italian herbs: 1 tsp, olive oil: 2 tbl, salt: 2 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp, cayenne pepper: 1/2 tsp
5. 5

   Add the chopped carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and minced garlic to the bowl.
6. 6

   Mix everything with your hands until just combined.
7. 7

   Place the meatloaf mixture into a loaf pan .
8. 8

   In a small bowl , combine brown sugar , ketchup , and Dijon mustard for the glaze.

   brown sugar: 2 tbl, ketchup: 2 tbl, Dijon mustard: 2 tbl
9. 9

   Add hot sauce to taste to the glaze.

   hot sauce
10. 10

    Spread the glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
11. 11

    Bake for ⏱️ 1.5 hours , or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
12. 12

    Let the meatloaf rest for ⏱️ 10 minutes before slicing and serving.