Description
Classic Meatloaf is a comforting dish that combines juicy ground beef with sweet onions and a tangy ketchup glaze. This easy-to-make recipe serves as the perfect centerpiece for family dinners or potlucks, delivering a nostalgic flavor that everyone will love. With simple ingredients and customizable options, you’ll have a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for the sauce)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for the sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, ketchup, and egg until just combined.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Shape the mixture into an even loaf in the prepared pan or on a baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; spread over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg