Description
Ryan’s Meatloaf is a classic comfort food made with juicy ground beef, flavorful seasonings, and a sweet-savory glaze. This easy recipe features a step-by-step guide to ensure perfect results every time. Whether it’s a family dinner or meal prep, this homemade meatloaf is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp mustard (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix the ingredients – In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix until just combined.
Shape the loaf – Transfer the mixture into the loaf pan and shape it evenly.
Prepare the glaze – In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread evenly over the meatloaf.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Rest and serve – Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra moisture, use a mix of ground beef and ground pork.
Add a pinch of cayenne for a bit of heat.
Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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