Easy Classic Meatloaf Recipe
A comforting and savory meatloaf, baked to perfection with a tangy ketchup glaze, offering a taste of home-cooked nostalgia.

Ingredients
- 1.5 lbGround beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cupBreadcrumbs
- 1 largeEgg
- 1/4 cupMilk
- 1/2 mediumOnion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cupKetchup
- 1 tbspWorcestershire sauce
- 1 tspGarlic powder
- 1 tspSalt
- 1/2 tspBlack pepper
Nutrition
Per serving, estimated
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbs
- 25 g
- Fat
- 18 g
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Mix until just combined; do not overmix. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup for the glaze. Spread half of the ketchup glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- 4
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf.
- 5
Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- 6
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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