Easy Meatloaf
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5.0
93 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
308 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Meatloaf
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The whole family will devour this easy meatloaf! It's super simple—making it perfect for all levels of cooks in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 4 bread slices
- 2 pounds lean ground beef, 80% lean/20% fat
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 beef bouillon cube, crushed
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and the dry mustard and mix until smooth. Set aside.
- Pulse bread slices in a food processor until crumbled and uniform in size.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, bouillon cube and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add half the ketchup mixture and mix until well combined. Form meat into a loaf and place in a lightly greased casserole dish.
- Bake for 1 hour. Drain fat from the dish, then top with remaining ketchup mixture and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- Recipe tips.
- Prep ahead. Form the meatloaf and place it in a baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight. The sauce can be stored in a separate container in the fridge.
- Freezer meal. Make the meat mixture as directed, form the loaf, and wrap it with plastic wrap. Place the glaze in a Ziploc bag. Place both together in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge for 24 hours before baking according to the recipe directions.
- Store in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for about 3 days or freeze meatloaf for up to 3 months. Leftovers also make great meatloaf sandwiches!
- Over-mixing can cause the meatloaf to turn out tough and dense.
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the best balance of moisture and flavor.
- When shaping don't over-pack the meat, just gently form it into the loaf shape.
- Double the glaze ingredients for an extra saucy meatloaf (still only add about ¾ cup to the meat mixture and slather the rest on top).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
546mg
(23%)
Potassium
545mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
184IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 184IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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93 reviews
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