Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
2. In a bowl, soak bread crumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, soaked bread crumbs, eggs, chopped onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme.
4. Mix ingredients gently until incorporated.
5. Shape mixture into a loaf on a baking sheet or in a loaf pan.
6. Spread additional ketchup or barbecue sauce on top for glaze.
7. Bake for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160F (71C). Let rest before slicing.