Here’s a classic homemade Meatloaf recipe—juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a family dinner. 🥩🍞
Ingredients
- 500–700 g ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Topping (Optional Glaze)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Lightly grease a loaf pan or baking dish.
2. Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl combine:
- ground beef
- breadcrumbs
- egg
- onion
- garlic
- milk
- ketchup
- salt and pepper
- Worcestershire sauce
- Mix gently until combined (don’t overmix).
3. Shape the Meatloaf
- Shape mixture into a loaf shape and place in the pan.
4. Add Glaze
- Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Spread over the top of the meatloaf.
5. Bake
- Bake 50–60 minutes until cooked through.
6. Rest and Serve
- Let the meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing.
✅ Serving Ideas
- Mashed potatoes
- Green beans or roasted vegetables
- Dinner rolls
💡 Tip: Adding a little grated carrot or bell pepper keeps the meatloaf extra moist.
If you want, I can also show you:
- The secret to super moist meatloaf (restaurant style)
- A one-pan meatloaf with potatoes and carrots
- 5 popular meatloaf flavor variations.
