This is a very easy recipe for a Sunday family lunch, served with a nice salad and roast potatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 kgr (2.2 pounds) minced beef meat
• 2 eggs
• 170 grams (0.4 pounds) crumbs
• 1 dry onion chopped
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon light mustard
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

For the ketchup glaze:

• 1/3 cup ketchup (100 grams)
• 50 ml cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

For the glaze:

• Put the ingredients in a small pot and stir until sugar melts and the mixture is thick.

For the meatloaf:

• Mix all the meatloaf ingredients and ‘knead’ with your hands for 5 minutes.
• Shape into a meatloaf shape and place in a large pan.
• Cover with half the glaze.
• Cover with baking paper or aluminum foil. You could also use a dutch oven/roast instead.
• Cook for 1 hour 180°C (356°F).
• Uncover, brush with the rest of the glaze and cook for another half hour.