Description
Meatloaf is the quintessential comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to any dining table. With its tender, juicy texture and a delightful sweet ketchup glaze, this classic dish is perfect for family meals or a cozy night in. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup ketchup (plus extra for glazing)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a loaf pan by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
- Spread additional ketchup on top for glazing.
- Bake for about 1 hour until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 556mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 83mg