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
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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.
Classic Meatloaf
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This classic meatloaf recipe is just like the traditional meatloaf grandma used to make. Tender and juicy with the perfect tomato glaze!
Prep: 15min
Total: 65min
Yield: 10
Serving Size: 1 slice
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 slice, calories 204 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 11 g, Sodium 465 mg, Fiber 1 g
Ingredients:
- 1 large egg ($0.21)
- 1/3 cup milk ($0.14)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.02)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs ($0.32)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning ($0.10)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
- 1 tsp salt ($0.02)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
- 1/2 cup minced onion ($0.14)
- 1.5 lbs. ground beef (85/15) ($8.03)
- 1/2 cup ketchup ($0.40)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.02)
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.06)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard ($0.03)
Instruction:
- 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 meatloaf 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 the meatloaf to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking, then slice and serve.
Classic Beef Meatloaf
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What’s better than a hearty meatloaf? This is a recipe that’s easy and foolproof. No bells and whistles – just a few ingredients including beef, egg, bread crumbs and a simple tomato-based topping.
Total: 75min
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Nutrition Facts: calories 280
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup ketchup, divided
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup ketchup, onion, egg, Worcestershire, garlic, thyme, pepper and salt in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape beef into 8 x 4-inch loaf on rack in aluminum foil-lined broiler pan.
- Place on upper oven rack in 350°F oven. Bake 45 to 55 minutes, until instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 160°F; brush with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup during last 10 minutes, if desired. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into slices.
The Best Meatloaf Recipe
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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 moist meatloaf?
The leaner the meat, the dryer and grainier the meatloaf. For an all-beef meatloaf, always use a higher-fat cut, at least 15 percent. For a meatloaf made with a leaner beef or turkey, consider mixing in some ground pork and/or veal in order to achieve a moist, tender meatloaf.
Is it better to cook meatloaf at 350 or 375?
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 covered or uncovered?