Description

The Best Meatloaf Recipe is a classic comfort food featuring tender ground beef, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, all topped with a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze. Moist, flavorful, and nostalgic, it’s a family favorite perfect for weeknight dinners or Sunday gatherings.

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
For the glaze:
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
Add breadcrumb mixture and gently combine—avoid overmixing.
Shape into a loaf and place on the prepared pan.
Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard in a bowl.
Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
Bake for 45 minutes, then spread remaining glaze on top.
Continue baking 15–20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use 80/20 ground beef for a juicy loaf.Don’t overmix or the meatloaf will be tough.Free-form loaves give more glaze coverage and avoid sogginess.Double the glaze if you like extra topping.Leftovers make excellent meatloaf sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 370
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 115mg