Old Fashioned Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 cpanko bread crumbs
- 1 cmilk
- 1 mediumsized yellow onion
diced
- 2 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 tbspbutter
- 2 lbground beef
- 1 largeegg
- 1 tbspworcestershire sauce
- ½ tspdried thyme
can use less or replace with 1tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tspkosher salt
- ½ cketchup
- 1 tbspbrown sugar
- 1 tbspspicy brown mustard
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven or grill to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup panko bread crumbs and 1 cup milk. Stir to combine.
- 3
Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook the diced yellow onion until they are fragrant and slightly brown while stirring occasionally, about 3-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add 2 cloves garlic. Cook for 2-3 additional minutes. Remove the pan from heat and set it aside to cool.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the 2 pounds ground beef, 1 large egg, soaked bread crumbs with the milk, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and the cooked onions and garlic. Use your hands to combine the mixture, but try not to overwork the meat. Shape the mixture into a loaf on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to cut a crisscross pattern on top.
- 5
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. While the meatloaf is cooking, combine 1/2 cup ketchup with 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
- 6
After 40 minutes of cooking, spread the sauce mixture over the top of the meatloaf and continue baking for about 30-35 minutes to an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
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About this Recipe
Looking for that quintessential, comforting meal that brings everyone to the table? This Old Fashioned Meatloaf recipe delivers on all fronts, promising a juicy, flavorful main course that's incredibly easy to make.
What truly sets this recipe apart is its dedication to a super moist texture, thanks to the thoughtful combination of panko bread crumbs and milk, which plump up to keep the ground beef tender. Paired with a irresistibly tasty stick sauce on top, it elevates a simple weeknight dinner into something special.
You can expect a perfectly savory meatloaf, rich with the classic flavors of ground beef, onion, and garlic, subtly enhanced by Worcestershire sauce and a hint of thyme. The luscious glaze, a delightful mix of ketchup, brown sugar, and spicy brown mustard, bakes into a sticky, sweet, and tangy crust that beautifully complements the tender interior. It’s a hearty dish, clocking in at 388 calories per serving, designed to satisfy.
Customization is simple with this classic. Feel free to swap the dried thyme for 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme for a brighter herbal note. If spicy brown mustard isn't your preference, a good Dijon will also work well in the glaze. You can also slightly adjust the brown sugar in the glaze to make it sweeter or tangier to your taste.
This Old Fashioned Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy family dinner. Serve it alongside your favorite mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.