Meatloaf

 Ingredients: yields 6 servings

1 Tbs avocado oil

3 cups onion, diced (about 3 onions)

1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

2 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

3 Tbs worcestershire sauce

1/3 cup chicken stock

1 Tbs tomato paste

2 1/2 lbs ground beef (81% lean)

1/2 cup plain bread crumbs

2 large eggs, beaten

1/2 cup ketchup (or enough to cover loaf)

Preheat oven to 325F. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium sauce pan, heat up oil. Add onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat for about 8-10 mins, or until onions are translucent. Off the heat, add the worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs and mix lightly with a fork or by hand, being careful not to mash, otherwise the loaf will be dense. Dump mixture onto prepared cookie sheet and shape into a loaf. Spread ketchup evenly on top.

Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hrs, until internal temp is 160F and meatloaf is cooked through.

Recipe adapted from Ina Garten on Food Network.