Classic Homemade Meatloaf Recipe
This Classic Homemade Meatloaf Recipe features a tender and juicy loaf with a perfect tomato glaze, just like grandma used to make.
Equipment
- Meat Thermometer
- Small Roasting Pan
- Measuring Cups/Spoons
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1 large egg $0.18
- ⅓ cup milk $0.09
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce $0.02
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs $0.16
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning $0.10
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder $0.05
- 1 teaspoon salt $0.02
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked, $0.05
- ½ cup minced onion $0.22
- 1½ lbs. ground beef 80/20, $7.95
Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup $0.30
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar $0.03
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce $0.05
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard $0.01
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. In a separate small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mince the onion.
- Add the ground beef, egg mixture, breadcrumb mixture, and minced onion to a large bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid over mixing.
- Place the meat mixture on a rimmed baking dish and shape it into a loaf that is approximately 4-inches wide, 8-inches long, and 2-inches tall.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together the glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard). Spread the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
- Bake the meatloaf for 50-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking, then slice and serve.
Notes
Ground beef is the base for this recipe, and I suggest using 80/20 (20% fat) ground beef. This is important as it adds flavor and prevents the loaf from drying out. The sugar in the meatloaf sauce adds sweetness and caramelization once baked.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 19gFat: 21gSodium: 676mgFiber: 1g
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