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Dutch Oven Meatloaf

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup plus more for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing the Dutch oven

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, garlic, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, and oregano.
  • Mix gently with clean hands or a spoon until everything is just combined, be careful not to overmix.
  • Lightly grease your Dutch oven with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
  • Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it directly in the Dutch oven.
  • Spread a layer of ketchup over the top of the loaf.
  • Cover with the lid and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and bake uncovered for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the top is glazed.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.