Description
This classic Meatloaf Recipe is a comforting dish made with ground beef, onions, and a flavorful ketchup-based glaze. Perfect for a hearty family dinner!
Ingredients
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Meatloaf Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef, 85% or 80% lean
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Meatloaf Sauce Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Prep: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Sautee Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, saute chopped onion in olive oil until softened. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Meatloaf Mixture: Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Shape Meatloaf and Bake: Form meat mixture into a loaf shape on the pan and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the Glaze: Spread sauce over the meatloaf and bake for another 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Rest and Serve: Rest meatloaf before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Variations – You can substitute part of the beef with ground turkey, chicken, or pork.
- Do Not Overmix – Mix meatloaf ingredients just until combined to avoid a dense texture.
- To Bake in a loaf pan – Line pan with parchment paper and bake at 375°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
