Classic Meatloaf

Side view of homemade meatloaf slices on a white platter.

4.79 from 247 votes

This easy meatloaf recipe is just like the traditional meatloaf grandma used to make. Tender and juicy with the perfect tomato glaze!

Prep Time15

Cook Time50

Total Time1 5

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Calories: 328kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Equipment

Meat Thermometer
Small Roasting Pan
Measuring Cups/Spoons

Ingredients

Meatloaf

1 large egg $0.18
⅓ cup milk $0.09
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce $0.02
½ cup plain breadcrumbs $0.16
1 tsp Italian seasoning $0.10
½ tsp garlic powder $0.05
1 tsp salt $0.02
¼ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.05
½ cup minced onion $0.22
1½ lbs. ground beef 80/20, $7.95*

Glaze

½ cup ketchup $0.30
1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.03**
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce $0.05
1 tsp yellow mustard $0.01

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. In a separate small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mince the onion.
Add the ground beef, egg mixture, breadcrumb mixture, and minced onion to a large bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid over mixing.
Place the meat mixture on a rimmed baking dish and shape it into a loaf that is approximately 4-inches wide, 8-inches long, and 2-inches tall.
In a separate small bowl, stir together the glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard). Spread the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
Bake the meatloaf for 50-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking, then slice and serve.

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Video

Notes

*Ground beef is the base for this recipe, and I suggest using 80/20 (20% fat) ground beef. This is really important as it not only gives flavor, but it also stops the loaf from drying out.

**The sugar in the meatloaf sauce adds sweetness and the most delicious caramelization once baked. But I know ketchup is already pretty sweet, so feel free to use half the amount of sugar to suit your tastes.

Nutrition

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