Here’s a classic, hearty Meatloaf recipe—comfort food at its best:
🍖 Classic Meatloaf
🧾 Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef (or mix beef and pork)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
- ¼ cup ketchup or tomato sauce (for topping)
🔪 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix the meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Mix until just combined—don’t overwork, or meatloaf can be dense.
3. Shape & top
- Form mixture into a loaf shape in the prepared pan.
- Spread ketchup or tomato sauce evenly on top.
4. Bake
- Bake 50–60 minutes, until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F).
5. Rest & serve
- Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, vegetables, or gravy.
🍽️ Tips
- Use a mix of beef and pork for extra juiciness.
- Add shredded carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini for hidden veggies.
- For a sweeter topping, mix ketchup with a little brown sugar or honey.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker meatloaf version that stays extra moist and flavorful with minimal hands-on time.
Do you want the slow cooker version?
