The Best Classic Meatloaf Recipe

The Best Classic Meatloaf Recipe

from thewholesomedish.com
Dinner
65 min
164 kcal / serving

This traditional meatloaf recipe is just like mom used to make, made with ground beef and a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze topping. 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb.90% lean ground beef
  • 1 cupdried bread crumbs
  • ½ cupdiced yellow onion
  • ½ cupmilk
  • 1 largeegg (beaten)
  • 2 tbsp.ketchup
  • 1 tbsp.worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp.dried parsley leaves
  • ¾ tsp.salt
  • ½ tsp.garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp.ground black pepper
  • for the topping:
  • ¼ cupketchup
  • 2 tbsp.packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp.red wine vinegar

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, add the beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Use your hands to mush and mix these ingredients together until well combined.*

  3. 3

    Add the meat mixture to a loaf pan. Pat the meat down into an even layer.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup ketchup, the brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir to combine. Pour the sauce on top of the meatloaf and spread it into an even layer.

  5. 5

    Bake uncovered for 55 minutes.

  6. 6

    Let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes before serving (or it may fall apart).**