Here’s a classic, comforting Meatloaf recipe—moist, flavorful, and perfect for dinner 🍖🍽️
🍖 Classic Meatloaf
🧾 Ingredients (serves 4–6)
For the meatloaf:
- 1½ lbs (680g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
For the glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease it.
2. Mix meatloaf ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let sit 2–3 minutes.
- Add ground meat, onion, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
- Mix gently with your hands until just combined (avoid overmixing to keep it tender).
3. Shape and glaze
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place in prepared pan.
- Mix glaze ingredients and spread evenly on top of the meatloaf.
4. Bake
- Bake 55–65 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Optional: broil 2–3 minutes at the end for a caramelized glaze.
5. Rest and serve
- Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or green beans.
💡 Tips
- Moist meatloaf: Mix ingredients gently and don’t overbake.
- Flavor boost: Sauté onions and garlic before adding for extra depth.
- Make ahead: Assemble the loaf a day in advance; refrigerate and bake when ready.
🍽️ Variations
- Cheesy meatloaf: Add shredded cheddar or mozzarella inside the loaf.
- Bacon-wrapped: Wrap the loaf in bacon strips before baking.
- Italian meatloaf: Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan.
If you want, I can give a one-pan, 45-minute meatloaf recipe that’s extra juicy and requires minimal cleanup 🍖🔥.
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