Preheat oven 350℉
Heat
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Add
1 yellow onion, diced
Cook until soft
Add
6 cloves garlic, minced
Cook until fragrant
Remove from heat
Combine in mixing bowl
1 lb ground beef
1 cup bread crumbs
⅔ cup ketchup
3 tbsp parsley, dried
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Add onion and garlic mixture
Mix until combined
Add mixture to loaf pan
Bake until internal temperature reaches 160℉, approximately 45 minutes
Brush top with ketchup or BBQ sauce