Description

America’s Most Beloved Classic Meatloaf is a timeless comfort food made with juicy ground beef, onions, herbs, and a sweet-savory ketchup glaze. This easy homemade meatloaf recipe delivers tender slices, rich flavor, and nostalgic appeal that makes it perfect for family dinners any night of the week.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with foil.
In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, onion, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, garlic, half the ketchup, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until just combined.
Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it into the prepared pan.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining ketchup to form the glaze.
Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove from oven, spread remaining glaze on top, and return to bake for another 15–30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Let the meatloaf rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Mix gently to avoid a dense texture. Always let the meatloaf rest before slicing to keep it juicy. A meat thermometer ensures perfect doneness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 95mg

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