Description
A comforting classic meatloaf recipe that transforms everyday ingredients into a savory, tender, and moist loaf perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup (plus more for topping)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, ketchup, egg, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Gently mix until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf, and spread additional ketchup on top if desired.
- Bake for about 1 hour, or until the center is cooked through. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Don’t overmix the ingredients to prevent a tough meatloaf. Customize with herbs and spices to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: meatloaf, comfort food, family recipe, baking, classic recipes