Description
This classic meatloaf recipe is a family favorite, featuring a savory blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, and garlic, topped with a sweet and tangy glaze. Perfect for a comforting dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet or loaf pan.
- Mix the main meatloaf: Combine all main meatloaf ingredients in a bowl, mix gently, shape into a loaf, and place on the baking sheet or in the loaf pan.
- Prepare the glaze: Mix the glaze ingredients in a bowl and spread half over the meatloaf.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, then spread the remaining glaze and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Experiment with ground turkey or a mix of meats for variety.
- Leftover meatloaf makes delicious sandwiches.
- To enhance moisture, soak breadcrumbs in milk before adding to the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
