INGREDIENTS for LOAF:
2 Pounds ground beef (85% is great)
1 medium onion, diced small
2 large eggs
1 Tbs minced garlic
3 Tbs frsh parsley, diced small
3/4 cup panko crumbs
1/3 cup milk (I strongly prefer using 2/3 cup milk and just cooking it a little longer)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper
INGREDIENTS for SAUCE:
3/4 cup ketchup
1 and 1/2 tsp white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
2 Tbs brown sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray loaf pan with Pam, or line with parchment paper.
In large bowl, mix all of the LOAF ingredients EXCEPT the beef. After it is well mixed, mix the meat in.
Add entire loaf to pan, bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
Take out of the oven and cover with sauce. Return to oven for an addition 20 minutes, or longer, until the internal temperature is at least 160 degrees (I went to 172 degrees and it was perfect, very moist, and not overcooked).
Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes, veggies, and rolls