Mom's Meatloaf
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
430 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mom's Meatloaf
Description
Mom's Meatloaf recipe features ground beef combined with grated onion and garlic, Italian-style breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, fresh parsley or chives, and a range of seasonings including Italian herbs, thyme, garlic and onion powder, and black pepper. Beef bouillon cubes provide additional depth. The mixture is gently formed into a loaf shape and placed in a lightly oiled loaf pan for even cooking.
The brown sugar glaze topping, made from ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and powders, is prepared separately and spread on the meatloaf before baking. This glaze injects a balanced sweetness and tang that complements the savory meat. Baking at 350°F cooks the loaf thoroughly while maintaining moisture.
The recipe offers flexibility with onion varieties and breadcrumb types, and the glaze ingredients can be modified. The loaf pan size, around 9x5x2.5 inches, ensures proper shape and bake time. This meatloaf provides a solid, flavorful entrée with a classic home-cooked profile.
Proper mixing of ingredients and gentle forming help maintain the meatloaf's texture, and using fresh herbs like parsley enhances its freshness. The glaze may be applied during or near the end of cooking to avoid burning its sugars.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1 onion see note 1, large
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup breadcrumbs see note 2, Italian style
- 2 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 egg
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup tomato ketchup - see note 3
- ¼ cup parsley chopped fresh; or chives
- 2 beef bouillon cube see note 4
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil see note 5, generic cooking oil
Brown Sugar Glaze
- ¾ cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC.
Make the glaze
- Mix the ingredients for the brown sugar glaze together and set to one side.¾ cup tomato ketchup2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar3 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder
Make the meatloaf
- Grate the onions and garlic into a large mixing bowl.1 large onion2 garlic cloves
- Add in the breadcrumbs and mix well.1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the oil into the bowl and use your hands to mix well.2 lb ground beef2 eggs2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce¼ cup tomato ketchup2 beef bouillon cubes¼ cup chopped fresh parsley/chives1 teaspoon Italian seasoning½ teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon black pepper
- Squeeze gently and form the mixture into a loaf shape, smoothing over any cracks.
- Grease your loaf tin with oil. (see note 6 for sizes).1 teaspoon oil
- Transfer your meat to the oiled loaf tin and brush it with about ⅓ of the glaze.
- Cook in the oven for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove from the oven, and if there is excess fat in the tin, gently pour it away.
- Brush the meatloaf with ⅓ more of the glaze and cook for another 30 minutes.
- Let it stand for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out.
- Brush the meatloaf with the remaining glaze and cut into slices for serving.
Notes
- A medium brown onion works well, but white, yellow, or red onions are acceptable substitutes.
- Italian breadcrumbs add more flavor but regular or panko breadcrumbs can be used instead.
- Tomato ketchup adds moisture and flavor; barbecue sauce is a viable alternative.
- Crumbled beef bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons of beef bouillon powder can replace the bouillon cubes for seasoning.
- Use any neutral cooking oil to grease the loaf pan lightly before baking.
- A loaf pan of approximately 9x5x2.5 inches is ideal for shaping and baking the meatloaf evenly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 829mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 252IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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