Description
A hearty and satisfying classic meatloaf recipe perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80-85% lean)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Panko)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, garlic, 1/4 cup ketchup, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well but avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan or on the baking sheet.
- For the glaze, mix together 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Brush half of this glaze over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Then, brush the remaining glaze evenly over the meatloaf. Continue baking for another 15-30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Customize with your choice of vegetables or spices for added flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg