Best darn meatloaf ever is Tom Colicchio's recipe.
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 pounds ground beef (85%) lean
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup
1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in the oil until golden.
3. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes (be careful not to burn the garlic). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4. In a bow, combine beef, eggs, onion, bread crumbs, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper.
5. Form a loaf (approximately 7 x 5 X 3 inches in size) and place it in a roasting pan.
6. Cover the loaf evenly with the ketchup. Bake loaf for about 1 hour, until it reaches an internal temperature of 145*.
7. Remove and allow to rest slightly, then cut into 1/2-inch slices