Description
This easy Grandma’s meatloaf recipe brings timeless family comfort with moist, savory flavor and her secret seasoning twist. It’s one of the best meatloaf recipes for anyone craving nostalgia and simplicity.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
2 slices bread, soaked in 1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 large egg, beaten
2 tsp Grandma’s seasoning blend (salt, pepper, parsley)
1/3 cup ketchup (for glaze)
1 tbsp brown sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with foil.
3. In a bowl, mix soaked bread, beef, onion, egg, and seasoning until just combined.
4. Form into a loaf (about 3×7 inches) and place on the pan.
5. Mix ketchup and brown sugar, then spread on top of loaf.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160°F.
7. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use milk-soaked bread for a moist texture.
Don’t overmix to keep the loaf tender.
For a deeper flavor, let the loaf rest before cutting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: grandma’s meatloaf, homestyle meatloaf, classic meatloaf