Description
This classic meatloaf recipe is a family favorite, featuring a juicy and flavorful ground beef mixture topped with a tangy glaze. It’s easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Soak Breadcrumbs: In a small bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Meatloaf Mixture: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add breadcrumb mixture and gently combine without overmixing.
- Shape the Meatloaf: Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on the prepared pan.
- Make the Glaze: Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard in a bowl.
- Apply Glaze: Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, then spread the remaining glaze on top.
- Finish Baking: Continue baking for 15–20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Rest and Serve: Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize the glaze by adding a touch of hot sauce for some heat.
- Leftover meatloaf makes delicious sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Meatloaf, Ground Beef, Comfort Food
