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Classic Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

Classic Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

This Classic Homemade Meatloaf Recipe is tender, juicy, and features a perfect tomato glaze, just like Grandma used to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf

  • 1 large egg $0.18
  • ⅓ cup milk $0.09
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce $0.02
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs $0.16
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning $0.10
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder $0.05
  • 1 teaspoon salt $0.02
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked, $0.05
  • ½ cup minced onion $0.22
  • 1½ lbs. ground beef (80/20) $7.95*

Glaze

  • ½ cup ketchup $0.30
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar $0.03**
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce $0.05
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard $0.01

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. In a separate small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mince the onion.
  • Add the ground beef, egg mixture, breadcrumb mixture, and minced onion to a large bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid over mixing.
  • Place the meat mixture on a rimmed baking dish and shape it into a loaf that is approximately 4-inches wide, 8-inches long, and 2-inches tall.
  • In a separate small bowl, stir together the glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard). Spread the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 50-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking, then slice and serve.

Notes

Ground beef is the base for this recipe, and I suggest using 80/20 (20% fat) ground beef to ensure flavor and moisture. The sugar in the glaze adds sweetness and helps with caramelization.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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