Our Favourite Meatloaf

Ingredients for Our Favourite Meatloaf

• 110g fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 6 slices firm white bread

• see Cooks' Note below)

• 80ml whole milk

• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

• 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped

• 4 garlic cloves

• 2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed

• 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided

• 45ml Worcestershire sauce

• 675g beef mince chuck, preferably 20% fat

• 230g pork mince

• 2 large eggs

• 120ml ketchup, divided, plus more for serving

Position rack in centre of oven; preheat to 177°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet or 13x9" shallow baking dish with foil. Soak breadcrumbs in milk in a large bowl until ready to use.

Pulse onion, celery, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. (Alternatively, you can finely chop by hand.)

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion mixture, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in Worcestershire, and scrape into bowl with breadcrumb mixture. Add beef, pork, eggs, 40g ketchup, and remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, then mix with your hands to combine.

Form meatloaf mixture into a long, well-packed, approximately 5"-wide loaf shape on prepared baking sheet. Brush top of loaf with 60ml ketchup. Bake meatloaf until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centre registers 68°C, 60–75 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with more ketchup alongside.

Meatloaf can be made 3 days ahead; wrap in foil and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.