Sweet Onion Meat Loaf With Barbecue Sauce Topping

By Diana Rattray

Sweet Onion Meatloaf ----- Large Photo of the Sweet Onion Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf Image © Diana Rattray

Sauteed Vidalia or similar onions with balsamic vinegar give this meatloaf a slightly sweet and tangy onion flavor, and a layer of barbecue sauce tops it perfectly.
Large Photo of the Sweet Onion Meat Loaf

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 to 2 cups diced onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground savory
• dash celery salt
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• Topping
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350°.

Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with foil Place a rack a piece of crinkled, lightly greased foil in the pan.

In a saucepan, saute the onion in butter for about 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly browned. Add balsamic vinegar and saute for 1 minute longer.

Combine meatloaf ingredients until well blended; stir in onion mixture. Shape into a large loaf and place on the foil in prepared pan.

Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

While meatloaf is baking, bring topping ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to blend well. Spoon topping over the loaf and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes longer.