Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with the best meatloaf recipe ever! This hearty dish features a juicy center enhanced by a tangy ketchup glaze, evoking warm memories of family gatherings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s an easy-to-make meal that will quickly become a staple at your table. With the option to customize with your favorite vegetables and meats, this recipe is versatile enough to cater to all tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup (plus extra for glazing)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan or on a lined baking sheet.
- Spread additional ketchup over the top of the loaf for glazing.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg