The Best Meatloaf Recipe
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5.0
8,364 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
403 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
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This is the best meatloaf recipe ever. It is so easy to make and comes out perfectly juicy every time!
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- ½ medium onion diced
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ¾ cup Italian bread crumbs or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon ketchup or chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Meatloaf Sauce
- ½ cup chili sauce see note
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar optional
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- In a small pan, cook onions in butter over medium low heat until tender. Let them cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, cooked onions, 1 Tablespoon ketchup or chili sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, and salt & pepper to the bowl. Mix until just combined.
- Form a 8"x4" loaf on the prepared baking pan and bake for 40 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is cooking, combine the chili sauce and ketchup (and brown sugar if using) to make Meatloaf Sauce. Spread mixture over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 15 - 30 minutes or until cooked through and the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F*. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chili Sauce: Chili sauce is not spicy, it tastes like a very zesty ketchup with more tang and less sweetness. (Find chili sauce near the ketchup at the store). If you don't have chili sauce, use extra ketchup or even a bit of BBQ sauce if you'd like.
- Optional Additions: 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard or Worcestershire sauce can be added to the beef mixture. Onions can be added without cooking but may not soften as well and will have a stronger flavor.
- Do Not Overmix: Mix the ingredients just until combined to avoid a dense meatloaf.
- Use Lean Meat: Use 80/20 for great flavor without making it greasy.
- Add flavors and moisture: Don't skip the seasonings and soak the breadcrumbs in milk to keep the meatloaf flavorful and moist.
- Skip the Loaf Pan: Use a baking pan instead of a loaf pan. This gives the meatloaf a nice crust. A loaf pan causes the meat to steam, and there's nowhere for the drippings to go.
- *Cooking Time: I cook my meatloaf for a total of 55 minutes at the size directed in the recipe. Different ovens, pans, or the temperature of the meat could require extra cooking time.
- Rest the Meatloaf: Let the meatloaf rest once it comes out of the oven to help redistribute the juices and make sure it won't fall apart when sliced.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
403
(20%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
633mg
(26%)
Potassium
511mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
411IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 633mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 511mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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