Description
This classic meatloaf recipe is easy to make and delivers a moist, flavorful, and comforting meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds
- 1 cup
- 1
- 2 cloves
- 0.5 cup
- 2
- 0.25 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 0.5 teaspoon
- 0.25 teaspoon
- 0.5 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for the glaze.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a leaner meatloaf, use ground turkey or a blend of ground beef and ground turkey.,Add chopped vegetables like carrots, celery, or bell peppers to the meatloaf mixture for extra flavor and nutrients.,Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.,To freeze, wrap the cooled meatloaf tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 1
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 25
Keywords: meatloaf, ground beef, comfort food, easy recipe, dinner, homemade, classic, baked