Description
A nostalgic and comforting classic meatloaf recipe that brings families together over a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp mustard (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, egg, ketchup, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Mix brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard in a separate small bowl for the glaze.
- Spread the glaze over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Letting the meatloaf rest after baking helps maintain moisture. Consider adding herbs or spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatloaf, classic recipe, comfort food, family meal, dinner