Best Meatloaf Recipe
The ultimate comfort dinner blending juicy ground beef, savory onions, and a tangy ketchup glaze into one easy, homemade loaf.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend or lean 90/10)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (or gluten-free)
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ cup whole milk (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup ketchup (plus extra for glazing)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
- Whisk egg, milk, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Let it rest.
- Toss breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme in a mixing bowl.
- Layer ground beef, pour the egg mixture, and fold gently.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan and shape into a loaf.
- Mix ketchup and brown sugar, spread half over loaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes, spread remaining glaze, bake 15-20 minutes more.
- Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve with mashed potatoes or salad.
Notes
Use a fine-mesh sieve to drain excess liquid from thawed beef. For extra moisture, soak breadcrumbs in milk before mixing.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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