Benchmark Beef Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1   1/2 lbs ground beef (ground shoulder roast is good)
• 1   slice bread (broken or chopped finely)
• 1   egg
• 1   small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp of table salt
• 1/4 tsp of black pepper
• 4 tsp of ketchup
• 1/2-2/3 cup whole milk 

Ingredients for Sauce:

• 4 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
• 2 -4 tbsp of dark brown sugar, packed firm (to taste)
• 1/2 cup of ketchup 

 

Steps:

1. Meatloaf: Combine meatloaf ingredients and place them into a loaf baking dish. 

2. Smooth out the top. 

3. Sauce: Combine sauce ingredients and pour on top and sides of meatloaf. 

4. Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until done. 

5. Serve and enjoy