1Tbs olive oil
3c chopped yellow onion
1c chopped fresh thyme leaves
2tsp salt
1tsp pepper
3Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1/3c chicken broth
1Tbs tomato paste
2 1/2lb ground beef
1/2c bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup
Directions:
Pre-heat the oven to 325 degree F
Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meat loaf will be dense. Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F and the meat loaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven, under the meat loaf, will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot.
Credits: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/meat-loaf-recipe-1921718