Classic American Meatloaf with Caramelized Onion Glaze
A light, early winter drizzle falls outside as the warm aroma of baking fills the kitchen. Today, I've decided to make this classic meatloaf—the epitome of American home cooking warmth. My Geedel Vegetable Chopper has all the vegetable ingredients ready in minutes, making even the usually time-consuming caramelized onions simple.
Ingredients:
For the Meatloaf:
700g mixed beef and pork mince, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 1 green bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 2 slices of bread (torn), 2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Caramelized Onion Glaze:
2 large onions, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup port wine or beef broth
Top Glaze:
1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp brown sugar
Detailed Steps:
1. Make the Caramelized Onion Glaze:
Take out the Geedel Food Chopper fitted with the fine shredding blade. Peel and halve the two onions, place them in the container, and use a back-and-forth motion until the onions are uniformly shredded. Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pan, add the onion shreds and a pinch of salt. Cook over very low heat for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn a deep golden brown. Add brown sugar and port wine, cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. The fine shredding function of this manual chopper promotes more even and faster caramelization.
2. Prepare Meatloaf Vegetables:
Wash and cut the carrots and bell pepper into chunks. Switch to the dicing blade. Place carrot chunks into the Vegetable Chopper and press 4-5 times until uniformly diced. Repeat with the bell pepper and garlic.
3. Combine Meatloaf Mixture:
In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, bread pieces, eggs, and milk. Add all the diced vegetables and minced garlic. Pour in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and half of the caramelized onion glaze. Mix thoroughly with your hands, but avoid overmixing.
4. hape and Bake:
Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf. Mix the ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar for the top glaze and spread it evenly over the meatloaf. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 70°C.
5. Serve:
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the remaining caramelized onion glaze and mashed potatoes. This meatloaf tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep.
Conclusion
This classic American meatloaf is streamlined by the Geedel Vegetable Chopper, which rapidly processes a variety of vegetables, saving time and ensuring even distribution for consistent flavor in every bite. Its safe, manual design makes home cooking this comfort food more enjoyable.
