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Easy Meatloaf Recipe
This easy meatloaf recipe is everyone's favorite comfort food. Get your family to enjoy the great taste of meatloaf with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
Meatloaf:
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 pounds ground beef we prefer a higher fat content 80/20
- 1 medium onion grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Meatloaf Sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine the ground beef, grated onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix together until everything is fully combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf approximately 2 inches thick. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Put the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- While the meatloaf cooks make the sauce. In a small bowl whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce to make the meatloaf glaze.
- After cooking for 30 minutes remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the sauce over the meatloaf. Return it to the oven and resume cooking for the remaining 15 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, check the meatloaf with an instant read thermometer. The meatloaf is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. If the meatloaf needs more time put it back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once it has cooked completely remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then slice and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
616mg
(26%)
Potassium
491mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
74IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 616mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.