Description
A perfectly moist, tender, flavor-packed meatloaf made with the ideal beef-to-fat ratio, sautéed onions, and a rich glaze that caramelizes beautifully every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped and sautéed
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté chopped onions in 1 tablespoon olive oil until soft and translucent.
- In a large bowl, whisk milk, eggs, half the ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Let mixture sit 5 minutes to allow breadcrumbs to absorb the liquid.
- Add ground beef, sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold ingredients together without overmixing.
- Shape mixture into a 9×5 inch loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk remaining ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to make the glaze.
- Spread glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake 65–75 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat—gentle handling keeps the meatloaf tender and juicy. Always use 80–85% lean beef to prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Tender Juicy Meatloaf, meatloaf, comfort food, beef meatloaf