Meatloaf Recipe

Meatloaf Recipe

from natashaskitchen.com
Dinner
80 min
8 servings
338 kcal / serving

This classic meatloaf recipe with a sweet and tangy glaze is easy to make and goes perfectly with my creamy mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli for a dinner everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbsground beef (85% or 80% lean*)
  • 1 medonion ((1 cup), finely chopped*)
  • 1 tspolive oil
  • 2 largeeggs
  • 3garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbspketchup
  • 3 tbspfresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • ¾ cuppanko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free bread crumbs)
  • ⅓ cupmilk
  • 1 tspsalt (or to taste)
  • 1 tspitalian seasoning
  • ½ tspground black pepper
  • ¾ cupketchup
  • 1 ½ tspwhite vinegar
  • 2 tbspbrown sugar
  • ½ tspgarlic powder
  • ½ tsponion powder

Directions

  1. 1

    Prep - Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup, and preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Sautee Onions - Set a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tsp oil and chopped onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.

  3. 3

    Make the Meatloaf Mixture - In a large bowl, add all of the meatloaf ingredients and mix just until well combined (your hands are your best tool for mixing - put on disposable gloves if you want to).

  4. 4

    Shape Meatloaf and Bake - Add meat to the pan and shape it into a meatloaf about 8 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches tall. Bake uncovered at 350˚F for 40 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make the Sauce - In a small bowl, add the sauce ingredients and stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Add the Glaze - Spread the sauce over the Meatloaf, then return to the oven and bake an additional 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 160˚F on an instant-read thermometer. Rest the meatloaf for 10-15 minutes before serving and it will be much easier to slice.