Easy Classic Meatloaf Recipe

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

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Classic Meatloaf
Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min
Servings
6

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. 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. 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. 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. 4

    Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf.

  5. 5

    Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

  6. 6

    Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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