✔ 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor) 🥩
✔ 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers) 🍞
✔ 1 small onion (finely chopped or grated) 🧅
✔ 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional) 🧄
✔ 2 large eggs 🥚
✔ ½ cup milk 🥛
✔ ¼ cup ketchup 🍅
✔ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
✔ 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
✔ ½ teaspoon black pepper
✔ ½ teaspoon dried thyme or parsley 🌿
For the Glaze:
✔ ½ cup ketchup 🍅
✔ 2 tablespoons brown sugar 🍬
✔ 1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard
✔ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
✅ Optional Add-ins:
🔹 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika for a deeper flavor
🔹 ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes for a slight kick
🔹 ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) inside for extra richness 🧀
