Description
A heartwarming classic meatloaf recipe featuring juicy ground beef and a tangy glaze, ideal for comforting family dinners.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: The base of your meatloaf, creating a juicy and flavorful foundation.
- Breadcrumbs: Helps bind the meat mixture together for a perfect texture. Use regular or panko.
- Egg: Acts as a binder to hold the loaf together.
- Onion: Finely chopped; it adds natural sweetness and moisture to the meatloaf.
- Garlic: For a touch of aromatic flavor. Fresh or powdered will both work.
- Worcestershire Sauce: A key ingredient for richness and depth of flavor.
- Salt & Pepper: Essential seasonings to enhance the overall flavor of the dish.
- Ketchup: Used both in the meat mixture and as a glaze on top to give the meatloaf a delightful sweetness.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared loaf pan and shape it into a loaf, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Spread ketchup generously 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).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Don’t Overmix: Avoid overworking the meat to keep the texture light.
- Customize Your Flavors: Tailor the recipe by adding your favorite spices or sauces.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure doneness, the internal temp should reach 160°F (70°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatloaf, family meal, comfort food