Moms Meatloaf Recipe

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

In a small bowl mix together 1/4 cup of the ketchup and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, mix together and set aside for later basting.

Throw 1 pound of ground beef 80/20 fat content into a big bowl. Break up into chunks and salt and pepper.  Just give the salt shaker a couple of good shakes, and a little more with the pepper.  If you like garlic shake in a bit of garlic powder, NOT garlic salt.

Dice up ½ a medium onion and toss into the bowl.

Squirt in ketchup, probably about ¼ cup to start.

Shake in Worcestershire sauce until it just smells right, about 1 tablespoon. It’s a personal preference with the amount. If you really have no idea how much to use then give the bottle a couple of good shakes to start.

In a small bowl, lightly beat two eggs and mix into the ground beef mixture

Pour in a ½ cup of plain bread crumbs.

Use a wooden spoon to get everything mixed up nicely. Compress into a big ball.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and plop the meatloaf onto the lined baking sheet and mold the meatloaf into a rectangle.

Put the meatloaf into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes then baste with the ketchup Worcestershire sauce. Continue cooking for a total of 60 minutes.  Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees to ensure it’s fully cooked.

I like a little crispy to the sides so I broil at the end for a couple of minutes. Watch it so you don’t burn the top.