Classic Meatloaf Recipe
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Classic Meatloaf Recipe
Description
The Classic Meatloaf Recipe combines ground beef with a mixture of finely diced onion, minced garlic, and quick-cooking oats to bind and add texture. Eggs and milk provide moisture and structure, while parsley and Italian seasoning impart herbal notes. Salt and black pepper season the mixture. Ketchup and Worcestershire sauce appear both in the meat blend and in a glaze that is brushed generously atop the formed loaf before baking.
The meatloaf is shaped into a 9x5-inch loaf and baked in a preheated oven at 350°F until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, ensuring the meat is thoroughly cooked but remains tender. Resting the meatloaf after baking helps redistribute juices. The resulting meatloaf has a hearty texture softened by oats and moisture with a flavorful, slightly sweet and savory glaze.
Slice and serve the meatloaf hot for a classic dinner option. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days and also freeze well when wrapped properly. The recipe also suggests prepping the loaf ahead of time by assembling and storing it overnight before baking. This adds convenience without compromising quality.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion finely diced (about 1 cup diced, small
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 egg large
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ⅔ cup oats quick-cooking
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
Meatloaf Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, onion, garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oats, milk, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, mix together the ingredients until well combined, but try not to over-mix.
- Form a loaf. On a casserole pan or rimmed baking sheet, form the mixture into an approximate 9x5-inch loaf. Alternatively, you can add the mixture to a loaf pan.
- Coat with the glaze. In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Brush it all over the top of the meatloaf.
- Cook. Place the meatloaf in the oven and cook for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached 160°F (70°C).
- Slice and serve. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then, slice it up and serve!
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Let meatloaf cool completely before freezing slices; they keep well for up to 3 months.
- Meatloaf can be prepared the day before baking and refrigerated to save time.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 249IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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