Meatloaf Recipe
My homemade meatloaf is tender and juicy on the inside, with a sweet and tangy chili glaze caramelized on top. Made with ground beef, cheddar cheese, and a perfect blend of seasonings, this foolproof recipe is ready in under an hour. It is an easy and comforting meal my whole family loves.
Ingredients
- 2 lbsground beef (90% lean)
- 1 teaspoondried parsley
- 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
- ½ teaspoonground paprika
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoonworcestershire sauce
- ⅛ teaspoonground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoonkosher salt
- 1 smallonion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoongarlic (minced)
- 1 cupbread crumbs (plain)
- 1 cupmilk
- 2eggs (beaten)
- 1 cupcheddar cheese (shredded)
- ⅓ cupketchup
- 1 tablespoontomato paste
- 3 tablespoonsbrown sugar
- 1 teaspoonapple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoonssweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoonmustard
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2
Cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray with oil. Set aside.
Make meatloaf:
- 1
Add the ground beef to a large bowl. Then, mix in dried parsley, Italian herbs, paprika, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion. Next, add the breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper, and mix until everything is well combined.
- 2
After that, add the milk and beaten egg. Stir just until combined.
- 3
Add the cheddar cheese and again mix well, but do not over-beat.
- 4
Shape the beef mixture into a loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Glaze:
- 1
Add all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well combined, set aside. Brush about half of the glaze all over the meatloaf.
Bake:
- 1
Transfer meatloaf to the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 160F degrees. Brush the remaining glaze all over the surface and bake for another 15 minutes.
- 2
Once it is done, let it cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.