Meatloaf

 Caramelized onion meatloaf with sweet and savory glaze

Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 1 hour 45 minutes | Yields: 6–8 servings
Ingredients
For the meatloaf:
  • 1.5 pounds ground chuck
  • ½ cup crushed garlic croutons
  • ½ tbsp fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¼ cup Johnny’s Au Jus and French Dip
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1 egg
For the caramelized onions:
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 tbsp (½ stick) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
For the glaze:
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tbsp fresh ground ginger
  • ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp fresh minced garlic
Instructions
  1. Caramelize the onions: Set the Ninja Foodi to "Sear/Sauté" on medium-high. Melt the butter, add the diced onion, and cook for 10–15 minutes until softened. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for another 10–15 minutes until deeply caramelized.
  2. Mix the meatloaf: Set aside half of the caramelized onions for the topping. In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, crushed croutons, ½ tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp onion powder, Johnny’s Au Jus, 1 tsp pepper, the egg, and the remaining caramelized onions. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Prepare the glaze: While the meatloaf is baking, combine all glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Bake the meatloaf: Form the mixture into a loaf. Place a foil-covered rack with drainage holes in the Foodi pot and put the meatloaf on top. Set the Foodi to "Bake" at 350°F.
  5. Glaze and finish: Bake for 1 hour. Brush half of the glaze over the meatloaf, and top with the reserved caramelized onions. Return to bake for 15–20 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with any remaining glaze.