Description
Easy Classic Beef Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef 80-85% lean
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, preferably Panko
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp white vinegar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Finely dice 1 medium onion and mince 3 cloves garlic. In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs with 3/4 cup milk and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, and 2 tbsp fresh parsley. Pour this mixture, along with the diced onion and minced garlic, into the breadcrumb mixture. Stir well.
- Add 2 lbs ground beef to the bowl. Gently mix with clean hands until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Either press the mixture into a lightly greased 9×5-inch loaf pan or shape into a 9×5-inch oblong loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Do not pack too tightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the meatloaf for 35-40 minutes without glaze.
- While meatloaf bakes, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp white vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
- After 35-40 minutes, remove meatloaf from oven. Generously spread the prepared glaze over the top and sides.
- Return glazed meatloaf to oven. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg