Meatloaf Recipes

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:

1. Line a 9”x5” loaf pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix well to combine.
3. Add meat to the loaf pan, gently press meat down and shape evenly and bake meatloaf at 375˚F for 40 minutes.
4. 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

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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

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:

1. 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.
2. 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

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:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. In a small pan, cook onions in butter over medium low heat until tender. Let them cool completely.
3. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes.
4. Add the ground beef, cooked onions, ketchup or chili sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, and salt & pepper to the bowl. Mix until just combined.
5. Form a 8″x4″ loaf on the prepared baking pan and bake for 40 minutes.
6. 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.
7. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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