Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (900 g)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (150 g)
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (75 g)
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped (35 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon browning sauce
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (50 g)
- 1/4 cup milk (60 mL)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2 g)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper, minced (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup ketchup (60 mL)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (12 g)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (15 mL)
- 1 tablespoon mustard (15 mL)
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, browning sauce, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and optional ketchup until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan and bake for 45–50 minutes.
- While baking, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard in a bowl.
- After 45 minutes, spread the glaze on top of the meatloaf and return it to the oven for another 10–15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing, then serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs or adjusting the heat level with scotch bonnet pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg