Here’s a classic, juicy Meatloaf recipe—comfort food at its best 🍞🥩
Classic Meatloaf (Serves 6)
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) ground beef (or mix with ground pork for extra flavor)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
For the glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 180°C / 350°F. Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, eggs, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs.
- Mix gently until just combined—overmixing makes it dense.
- Shape and glaze
- Form mixture into a loaf in the prepared pan.
- Mix glaze ingredients and spread half over the top.
- Bake
- Bake 45 minutes, then spread remaining glaze on top.
- Bake another 15–20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 75°C / 165°F.
- Rest & serve
- Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or gravy.
Tips
- Don’t overmix the meat—keeps it tender
- Add extra flavor: diced bell peppers, shredded carrots, or a handful of cheese
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid drying out the loaf
Variations
- Italian-style: Add marinara sauce and mozzarella
- BBQ: Use barbecue sauce instead of ketchup glaze
- Turkey meatloaf: Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version
I can also give a restaurant-style, extra-moist meatloaf version that stays juicy and flavorful.
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