Nona’s Glazed Meatloaf is packed with flavor and moisture from finely chopped carrot, celery and onion topped with a sweet and tangy glaze.
I like to make individual meatloafs so there are more saucy crusted edges in each bite. Everyone gets their own perfectly browned meatloaf. Top with a tangy sauce and crispy fried shallots served over smashed potatoes. The best comfort food. This recipe is for one large sliceable meatloaf, but you can divide into four individual meatloafs.
Add a little crunch to the top of your meatloaf with crispy fried shallots. They’re easy to make and add great texture and flavor. If you don’t want to make your own, just grab some crispy fried onions in the can from the grocery store.
Ingredients in Nona’s Glazed Meatloaf
- Ground Beef – I usually get 85-90% ground beef. Don’t use lean for this recipe.
- Vegetables – Finely diced onion, carrot, celery and garlic.
- Onion Soup Mix – One packet of dried onion soup mix.
- Panko Breadcrumbs -This makes for a light and airy texture.
- Egg – Just one egg to hold it all together.
- Basil – Fresh basil adds flavor.
- Parmesan – Fresh grated parmesan.
- Sauce – Ketchup, BBQ sauce and yellow mustard.
Nona’s Glazed Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. bacon fat can sub cooking oil
- 1/2 yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 lb. ground beef
- 1 pkg. onion soup mix
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp. fresh basil chiffonade
- 1/2 cup fresh parmesan grated
Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
Basting Sauce
- 1/2 sauce recipe (above)
- 8 oz. canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Crispy Fried Shallots
- 3-4 shallots thinly sliced
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Sauté onion, carrot, celery and garlic in bacon fat over medium heat until softened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Place ground beef in a large mixing bowl, fold in cooled sauteed vegetables, onion soup mix, panko breadcrumbs, egg, basil and parmesan. Mix gently to combine. Be careful not to over mix.
- Shape meat mixture into the form of a loaf. Brush with 1/2 of the glaze. Bake for 40 minutes, adding remaining glaze halfway through cooking time. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
- When serving, top each slice with a little sauce and crispy fried shallots, if desired.
Sauce
- Combine ketchup, BBQ sauce and yellow mustard in a bowl. Remove about half to a saucepan and in heat over medium low until warmed. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Glaze
- Use the reserved ketchup, BBQ sauce and yellow mustard for the glaze.
Crispy Fried Shallots
- Thinly slice 3-4 large shallots. Place in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let soak for 30 minutes. (No buttermilk? Mix 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp. white vinegar) Remove shallots from buttermilk and toss in 1 cup flour. Pan fry in vegetable oil over high heat until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel.
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