Description
Classic meatloaf is a warm, comforting dish that evokes memories of family dinners and cozy evenings. Made with juicy ground beef, savory spices, and topped with a sweet-tangy glaze, this recipe is both easy to prepare and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, it also makes delicious leftovers. Follow these simple steps to create an unforgettable meatloaf that will fill your home with delightful aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- For the sauce: ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and shape it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Spread half of this mixture over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let rest for about ten minutes before slicing. Drizzle with remaining sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg