Hearty Midwest Meatloaf with Maple-Glazed Root Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
3. 03
   Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
4. 04
   Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.
5. 05
   While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the maple-glazed root vegetables. In a large bowl, toss together carrots, parsnips, maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
6. 06
   Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
7. 07
   After the meatloaf has baked for 30 minutes, place the vegetables in the oven and continue baking both the meatloaf and vegetables for an additional 30 minutes.
8. 08
   Remove the meatloaf and vegetables from the oven. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
9. 09
   Serve slices of meatloaf with a side of the maple-glazed root vegetables.