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The Best Classic Meatloaf Recipe

This traditional meatloaf recipe is just like mom used to make, made with ground beef and a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze topping. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp. ketchup
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley leaves
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • For the topping:
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large bowl, add the beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Use your hands to mush and mix these ingredients together until well combined.*
  3. Add the meat mixture to a loaf pan. Pat the meat down into an even layer.
  4. In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup ketchup, the brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir to combine. Pour the sauce on top of the meatloaf and spread it into an even layer.
  5. Bake uncovered for 55 minutes.
  6. Let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes before serving (or it may fall apart).**

Notes

  • *Be sure to mix the meat really well.  This is a very moist meatloaf recipe so under mixing can cause the meatloaf to be too soft/mushy. 
  • **I use two thin spatulas to remove the meatloaf from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board. You could also slice and serve the meatloaf directly from the loaf pan, or use parchment paper to line the pan for easy removal.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/10th of the meatloaf Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 14.8g (5%) Protein 11.7g (23%) Fat 5.7g (9%) Saturated Fat 2.2g (11%) Cholesterol 49.9mg (17%) Sodium 399.3mg (17%) Fiber 0.6g (2%) Sugar 6.7g (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/10th of the meatloaf
Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 14.8g 5%
Protein 11.7g 23%
Fat 5.7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
Cholesterol 49.9mg 17%
Sodium 399.3mg 17%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugar 6.7g 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.