Amazing homemade Meatloaf Recipe. The meatloaf is so tender and juicy on the inside with a sweet and tangy glaze that adds so much flavor to the meatloaf. Serve the easy meatloaf with mashed potatoes and a side of asparagus.
Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze
Amazing homemade Meatloaf Recipe. The meatloaf is so tender and juicy on the inside with a sweet and tangy sauce that glazes the meatloaf and adds so much flavor!
Prep: 10min
Total: 60min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 11 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef (85% or 90% lean)
- 1 med onion (finely chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground paprika
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 ½ tsp white vinegar
- 2 ½ Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instruction:
- Line a 9”x5” loaf pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix well to combine.
- Add meat to the loaf pan, gently press meat down and shape evenly and bake meatloaf at 375˚F for 40 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together for the sauce. Spread the sauce over meatloaf then return to oven and bake additional 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 160˚F. Rest meatloaf 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with baking juices from the pan.
The Best Meatloaf Recipe
This is the best meatloaf recipe ever. It is so easy to make and comes out perfectly juicy every time!
Prep: 10min
Total: 70min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs (or seasoned breadcrumbs)
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup (or chili sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt & ½ teaspoon black pepper (more to taste)
- ½ cup chili sauce (*see note)
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
Instruction:
- 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, 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). Spread mixture over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 10-15 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.
The Perfect Meatloaf Recipe – 3 Secrets to the Best Meatloaf Ever
FAQ
What is the secret to juicy meatloaf?
Don’t skip adding eggs, ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire, barbecue sauce or some combination of wet seasonings. They don’t just add flavor and texture, they help make the meat super juicy.
How to make a Paula Deen’s meatloaf?
- 1 lb ground beef.
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- 1/2 cup chopped onion.
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper.
- 1 lightly beaten egg.
- 8 oz canned without juice diced tomatoes.
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats.
Is it better to cook meatloaf at 350 or 375?