Here’s a classic, hearty meatloaf recipe — flavorful, moist, and topped with a sweet-savory glaze 🍖✨
🍖 Classic Meatloaf
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Meatloaf
- 1½ lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
🔥 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Meatloaf Mixture
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix — keeps meatloaf tender).
3. Shape & Add Glaze
- Shape mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.
- Mix glaze ingredients and spread evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
4. Bake
- Bake 55–65 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for a caramelized top.
5. Rest & Serve
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or green beans.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add finely diced bell peppers or shredded carrots to the meat mixture.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter texture.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches!
I can also give you variations like:
- Cheesy stuffed meatloaf
- Bacon-wrapped meatloaf
- Italian-style meatloaf with marinara
- Mini meatloaf muffins
Do you want me to give the cheesy stuffed meatloaf version?
