Zesty Meat Loaf

5 min prep

65 min cooking

Serves 8

Difficulty 1/5

This recipe is by Cecil Jayme of Surrey, British Columbia, a winner of the Family Favourite Recipe Contest held in celebration of the 50th year of Canada Beef. This recipe was passed down from Cecil’s mother, Remy, who loved to cook. Cecil recalls first tasting it 50 years ago! Over the years, cider vinegar, maple syrup and beef bouillon, have been added to give a zesty boost to the beef in this family-favourite meat loaf.

1. Combine eggs and milk in a large bowl using a fork; stir in bread crumbs and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat. 3. Add onion, ketchup, bouillon cube, parsley, salt and pepper to bread crumb mixture; stir until combined. Add ground beef and mix with fork until well blended (careful not to over-mix). Press into a lightly greased 9 x 5-inch (23 x12 cm) loaf pan. 4. Bake in preheated 350⁰F (180⁰C) for 50 minutes. 5. Whisk together barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and maple syrup in a small bowl; spread sauce over meatloaf. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until digital instant-read thermometer inserted into centre of loaf reads 160⁰F (71⁰C). Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves, if desired.

Zesty Meat Loaf

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Cuts Used in This Recipe

Lean Ground Beef Chuck