Description
This meatloaf recipe is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a flavorful blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and savory seasonings topped with a sweet and tangy glaze, this meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- â…“ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Glaze:
- â…“ cup ketchup (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix Meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Mix gently.
- Shape and Top: Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet or loaf pan, shape into a loaf. Mix ketchup, sugar, and vinegar for topping; spread over the loaf.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until internal temp reaches 160°F. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a leaner version, substitute half the ground beef with ground turkey.
- Enhance with bell pepper or carrot for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
