Description
This best meatloaf recipe is everything you want—juicy, flavorful, and topped with a classic glaze. Easy to make with pantry staples, it’s a good meatloaf recipe you’ll keep on repeat.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/3 cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a loaf pan with foil or lightly grease it.
3. In a large bowl, mix beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
4. Do not overmix—just until combined.
5. Shape into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.
6. Spread ketchup evenly on top.
7. Bake for 30 minutes.
8. Brush with more ketchup and bake another 15–20 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F.
9. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Don’t skip the rest period—it locks in moisture.
You can prepare the meatloaf up to 6 hours in advance and refrigerate.
Great with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or even mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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