Meatloaf

Meatloaf

The best meatloaf recipe! This easy, classic meatloaf is super tender and moist inside, glazed with a sweet and tangy ketchup sauce. I used ground beef, but feel free to replace some of the beef with pork, chicken, or turkey.

Ingredients

  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • onion)

    (chopped

    1 medium
  • garlic)

    (minced

    2 cloves
  • lean ground beef)

    (you can replace 1/2 of the beef with pork if you like

    2 lb
  • milk
    ½ c
  • eggs
    2 large
  • breadcrumbs
    ¾ c
  • ketchup
    2 tbsp
  • italian seasoning
    1 ½ tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • black pepper
    ½ tsp
  • chopped fresh parsley)

    (or dried parsley; plus more for garnishing

    2 tbsp
  • ketchup
    ¾ c
  • brown sugar

    packed

    ¼ c
  • apple cider vinegar
    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.

  3. 3

    To a large bowl, add the onion mixture and the rest of the meatloaf ingredients. Mix well to combine.

  4. 4

    Add the meat to a loaf pan and gently press it down until smooth on top.

  5. 5

    Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. Spoon the glaze on top of the meatloaf and return to the oven for another 20-30 minutes. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle extra parsley on top if desired. Enjoy!

Meatloaf

Meatloaf

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About this Recipe

Searching for that quintessential comfort food that truly satisfies? This classic meatloaf recipe delivers an incredibly tender, moist experience, perfectly complemented by an irresistible sweet and tangy glaze.

What sets this meatloaf apart is its perfectly balanced texture—super tender and moist on the inside, thanks to the thoughtful blend of ingredients. The rich ground beef base is exquisitely enhanced by a vibrant ketchup glaze that's both sweet and tangy, elevating every bite and setting it apart from dry, bland versions.

Prepare for a nostalgic journey with every forkful. You'll discover a savory, deeply satisfying main course that's wonderfully tender, never dry. The aromatic garlic and onion meld seamlessly with classic Italian seasoning, creating a comforting flavor profile that feels both familiar and special. The bright, sweet, and tangy ketchup glaze adds a fantastic counterpoint, making this a true crowd-pleaser that embodies the best of home cooking.

While this recipe shines with lean ground beef, you have the flexibility to customize it to your taste. For a different texture or flavor profile, feel free to swap up to half of the ground beef with ground pork. You could also experiment with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner alternative, though the richness would be different.

This meatloaf is the ultimate main course, perfect for a cozy family dinner. Serve it alongside your favorite mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete, hearty meal that everyone will love.

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