Meatloaf Recipe
The BEST Meatloaf Recipe. Tender, juicy, and bursting with classic beef flavor, this easy meatloaf recipe is made with ground beef and smothered with a sweet and tangy glaze topping. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of roasted asparagus.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 342kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef - 90-85% lean
- 1 large yellow onion - minced or grated
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Ketchup Glaze
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a large rimming baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add the ground beef, diced onion, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly mix and mash the ingredients together until completely combined.
- Next, add the ketchup, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar to a small bowl. Whisk well to combine. Set aside.
- Transfer your meat mixture to the prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use your hands to shape the meat into a large loaf-shape (you may also add your meat mixture to two greased loaf pans if preferred).
- Use a pastry brush to brush the surface of your loaf with half of your pre-made glaze. Reserve remaining glaze.
- Bake, tented with foil, for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 400 F and remove the foil. Brush the surface with the remaining glaze and continue to bake for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees F.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- To make it low-carb or grain-free? trade the breadcrumbs for equal amounts of almond meal. You can also trade the breadcrumbs for rolled oats, if desired.
- To make Paleo or Whole30? Replace the breadcrumbs with equal parts almond flour and replace the Worcestershire sauce with Coconut Aminos. Finally, use a Paleo/Whole30 approved ketchup for the glaze.
- Make mini beef meatloaves. Scoop your beef mixture into a 12 cup muffin tin using a large ice cream scoop. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
- If you prefer onions that are super soft with NO bite or crunch, I recommend either cooking them in a little olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes to start the softening process or grate them using a cheese grater so that they are minced super small.
- I recommend using 85-90% lean ground beef. You may also mix ground beef, ground pork, and ground veal if desired.
- How long should I cook my meatloaf? This recipe takes approximately 60 minutes to cook completely. The internal temperature of your meatloaf should register 160°F as read with a digital meat thermometer.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 990mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 5mg
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