Preheat the oven to 350°F and then line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Add the lean ground beef, finely chopped onion, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder and tomato paste to a large bowl. Mix it together really well.
Create a loaf shape by forming with your hands or by packing the beef mixture into a greased loaf pan and then flipping it over onto the baking sheet. Remove the loaf pan and it will create the perfect loaf shape.
Bake the meatloaf uncovered and without the sauce topping for 40 minutes. While the meatloaf is cooking, mix together the ketchup and white vinegar. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the ketchup mixture along the top and sides. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes or until fully cooked inside.
Once cooked, Let the meatloaf sit for 10 minutes to allow the juices inside the meatloaf to distribute evenly. Slice into pieces and serve.
Recipe Notes:
Use a baking sheet – Cook on a baking sheet to get delicious crispy sides. If you bake in a loaf pan, the meatloaf will steam which creates soggier results.
Dice Onion Small – Large chunks will prevent it from sticking together properly. Be sure to dice the onion very small for best results.
Use lean ground beef – Lean ground beef has enough fat, which is needed to produce a moist tender meatloaf. I don’t recommend using extra lean ground beef.
Mix Evenly – Mix together thoroughly so that the ground beef is evenly coated with egg, breadcrumbs and milk. This will help it to stick together properly.
Use a meat thermometer – A meat thermometer poked into the center is the easiest way to tell when the meatloaf is done. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
Add sauce in the last 10 minutes – Prevent over-cooked sauce by spreading it over the top and sides in the last 10 minutes.
Let cooked meatloaf rest – Before you slice the meatloaf, let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to distribute evenly.
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
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