Description
This Best Meatloaf Recipe is a classic comfort food dish that delivers juicy and flavorful results. Made with a blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and savory seasonings, this meatloaf is topped with a tangy glaze for the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds ground beef (85/15)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the glaze:
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet or loaf pan.
- Mix the meatloaf: Combine all main meatloaf ingredients in a bowl and gently mix. Shape into a loaf on the baking sheet or pan.
- Prepare the glaze: Mix the glaze ingredients and spread half over the meatloaf.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, then add the remaining glaze. Bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by sautéing onions and garlic first.
- Try a mix of ground beef and pork for a different taste.
- Leftover slices make tasty sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
