Meatloaf Recipe

Meatloaf Recipe

from culinaryhill.com
85 min

This classic Meatloaf recipe is just like Mom used to make: baked as a free-form loaf and brushed with a ketchup glaze. It's delicious for dinner and just as good as leftovers the next day (meatloaf sandwich, anyone?).

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean (see note 1))
  • 1 small onion (minced)
  • 2 eggs ((see note 2))
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs ((see note 3))
  • 3/4 cup ketchup (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.

  2. 2

    In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl by hand, combine beef, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix on low until combined.

  3. 3

    Rinse a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan with water (to help the meatloaf release). Pack the meat mixture tightly in to the pan.

  4. 4

    Flip the pan over the prepared baking sheet and jiggle carefully until the meatloaf slides out. Bake 60 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. Brush remaining 1/4 cup ketchup on all sides of the meatloaf. Return to oven and bake 10 minutes longer. Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes before serving.