Simple Meatloaf Recipe

My Easy Meatloaf is a kid-friendly classic, easy to pull together and sure to be a hit. You’ll love this sweet, savory, saucy, and perfectly seasoned baked meatloaf!

Meatloaf is a great recipe for a comfy-cozy dinner that fills you up and makes you feel good. I like it on Sunday nights, as a kind of comfort-food farewell to the weekend! But, it’s also easy enough to put together on a weeknight, if you’d prefer.

This recipe is classic, well-seasoned, saucy, perfect for a wholesome meal and delicious in sandwiches the next day! You can serve it with mashed potatoes and peas for a perfectly traditional American dinner, or check out some of my nifty serving suggestions below.

The unique thing about this recipe is that we are using barbecue sauce in place of the more standard ketchup, and boosting the flavor even more with Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. These prepared ingredients come absolutely packed with flavor, and make pulling the recipe together super fast. You can use any kind of barbecue sauce that you enjoy!

This meatloaf is full of flavor but easy to pull together. Let’s dive in and talk ingredients, shall we?

This super simple recipe only needs to be mixed and baked! It’s a comforting, easy dish that’s perfect for a family meal.

I have to talk about timing when it comes to a heavier bake like meatloaf. I’ve found success with a cook time of 50 minutes, but depending on your oven, your pan and your ingredients, that time may vary. The most important thing is the temperature. Even if you have to cook the meatloaf an extra ten, twenty, or even thirty minutes, be sure it reaches 165°F.

Want to know more about making this recipe great? Follow these easy tips for making an amazing meatloaf dinner!

I like to serve this comforting main course with healthy, simple sides like these. I hope you’ll try one, or more. Either way, bon appetit!

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.

Basic Meatloaf

Every home cook needs a Basic Meatloaf recipe. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can pull together a quick and easy meatloaf for a hearty dinner in a flash. This is the perfect recipe if you’re learning how to make meatloaf for the first time. Once you get the hang of it, try some of our Expert Tips below to turn this Basic Meatloaf recipe into a dinner that reflects your family’s favorite tastes.

Prep: 10min

Total: 1

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 190 , Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 4 g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup chili sauce or ketchup
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons chili sauce or ketchup, if desired

Instruction:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except 3 tablespoons chili sauce; mix well. Press mixture firmly in ungreased 8×4-inch loaf pan.
2. Bake at 350°F. for 30 minutes. Top with 3 tablespoons chili sauce. Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer registers 160°F. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove from pan.

Easy Meatloaf Recipe

This easy meatloaf recipe is everyone’s favorite comfort food. Get your family to enjoy the great taste of meatloaf with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep: 10min

Serving Size: 1 slice

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 slice, calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 616 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, unSaturated Fat 6 g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Plain breadcrumbs
• 2 pounds Ground beef (we prefer a higher fat content 80/20)
• 1 medium Onion (grated)
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl combine the ground beef, grated onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix together until everything is fully combined.
3. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf approximately 2 inches thick. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
4. Put the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
5. While the meatloaf cooks make the sauce. In a small bowl whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce to make the meatloaf glaze.
6. After cooking for 30 minutes remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the sauce over the meatloaf. Return it to the oven and resume cooking for the remaining 15 minutes.
7. When the timer goes off, check the meatloaf with an instant read thermometer. The meatloaf is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. If the meatloaf needs more time put it back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Once it has cooked completely remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then slice and serve.

Easy Meatloaf Recipe

My Easy Meatloaf is a kid-friendly classic, easy to pull together and sure to be a hit. You’ll love this sweetly saucy, perfectly seasoned baked meatloaf!

Prep: 10min

Total: 60min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 834 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1 large egg, (lightly beaten)
• 1 cup barbecue sauce, (divided)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish)

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
2. Line a loaf pan with foil and lightly grease both pan and foil. Leave plenty of overlap to make it easier to remove the meatloaf after cooking.
3. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, ½-cup barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, but do not overmix or the meatloaf will be tough.
4. Shape the beef mixture into a loaf in the prepared pan. Spread the remaining barbecue sauce over the top.
5. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 165˚F. Let the meatloaf stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve.

How to Make Easy Meatloaf

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