Easy Meatloaf

Ingredients

For the meatloaf:

• 6 ounces onion (1 small onion, finely minced)
• 0.25 ounces garlic (1 large clove, finely minced)
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 ounce panko (about ½ cup)
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 medium eggs
• 1 teaspoons porcini powder
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the glaze:

• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2
   Put the onions and garlic in a large microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave at 800 watts for 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Let the onions cool a bit. Add the beef, panko, ketchup, soy sauce, eggs, porcini powder and black pepper. Put a glove on and knead the mixture together with your hand until uniform.
4. 4
   Turn the meatloaf mixture out into a non-stick loaf pan and press the mixture into the corners, flattening off the top.
5. 5
   Mix the ketchup and brown sugar for the glaze and then pour it on top of the meat, spreading to distribute evenly.
6. 6
   Cover the loaf pan with a sheet of foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove the foil and continue baking until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (about another 10-15 minutes).
8. 8
   When the meatloaf is done, remove the loaf pan from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes.
9. 9
   Drain the extra fat and liquid off of the meatloaf and discard. Slice the meatloaf and serve.