The Best Meatloaf Recipe

The Best Meatloaf Recipe

from spendwithpennies.com
70 min
8 servings

This is the best meatloaf recipe ever. It is so easy to make and comes out perfectly juicy every time!

Ingredients

  • ½ medium onion (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs (or seasoned breadcrumbs)
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup (or chili sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt & ½ teaspoon black pepper (more to taste)
  • ½ cup chili sauce (*see note)
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a small pan, cook onions in butter over medium low heat until tender. Let them cool completely.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes. 

  4. 4

    Add the ground beef, cooked onions, ketchup or chili sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, and salt & pepper to the bowl. Mix until just combined.

  5. 5

    Form a 8"x4" loaf on the prepared baking pan and bake for 40 minutes. 

  6. 6

    While the meatloaf is cooking, combine the chili sauce and ketchup (and brown sugar if using). Spread mixture over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until cooked through and the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.

  7. 7

    Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.